Electora the future, in order to secure the continued prosperity of the Colony. I am opposed to the acquisition of large areas of native lands by private persons or companies for speculative purposes. It may appear almost unn> cessary for me to refer to purely locnl questions, my opinions on such being probably well known, but I may say that the construction of the Thames and Waikato railway, the acquisition of the freehold of the goldfield, and the throwing open of all lands for settlement are matters that would claim my earliest attention. As it is my intention to personally address you at an eatly date, I shall take that opportunity of enlarging upon the matters referred to above, and shall also speak upon other subjects of interest to the electors. I am. Gentlemen, Your Obedient Servant, Wm. McCullough. TO THE ELECTORS OF THE OLD THAMES DISTRICT. n ENrivEMEN— The Representation Act of the laat session of Parliament ha«ing divided your district into two electorates it has be come necessary for* me to determine for which of the two seats I will seek reelection. After'full consideration I have decided to ask for a RENEWAL of the confidence of the Electors of the Thnme* Borough. In thanking the Electora of Coromandel for their past confidence and support, I desire to assure them that, if elected for the Thames Borough, I shall be at all times willing to work hand in band with the member for Coromandel in securiug the common interests of both Districts. I remain, Gentlemen, Yours faithfully, JOHN SHEEHAN. Wanganui, Oct. 24. TO THE ELECTORS OF THE THAMES. p ENTLEMEN,— The notification which I have addressed to the Electors of the Old Thames District will have informed you of the fact that I have decided to again seek at your hands a renewal of your confidence. No -better proof could he (riven of the importance of your die* trict than the large array of candidate?, and if you, gentlemen, foil to secure a good m n to represent jou it will not. b« for the want of a large field from which to evV. ct. My views os colonial and district matter* are so well known that I ma} be excused from referring now to a large number of topics about which I hope I Bhall have the honor of talking with you in a few days. No matter what the result may be, it will nut prevent me from being duly thank' ful for your (revioue generous favours, nor for remaining, as for many years past— Your Obedient Servant, JOHN SBEEHA'N. Wanganui, October 24th. TO THE ELECTORS OF COROMANDEL. /""I ENTLEMEN,—At the wqupst of a number of Electors, I am a CANDIDATE to Represent our Electorate in the ensuing Parliament, and will meet the Electors at soon as possible after the County Election! wcj sot tied. A. J. CADMAN, Coromandel. October Utb, 1881. 2901 THE THAMES ELECTORATE. TiECOMING aware that some of my Fvi> nds were doubtful of my intention re the forthcoming Election, I taka this opportunity of assuring them that I fully intend Contesting the Thames Electorate upon Independent Liberal principles: JAMES McGOWAN. 2590 TO THE ELECTORS OF THE COROMANDEL DISTRICT. /"^ ENTLEMEN,—I beg to announce myeelf as a CANDIDATE for your suffrages at thr, forthcoming ELECTION for the House of Representatives, and I will take an early opportunity of expressing my views. P. H. BLACKMORE. TO THE ELECTORS OF THE ELECTORAL DISTRICT OF COROMANDEL. f^i ENTLEMEN,— My intimate apquain* sancc with the requirements of your District induces me to offer myself for election as your representative in the next New Zealand Parliament. I shall take so early opportunity of visiting the various townships and settlements within your electorate, and expressing to you-my views on politic*) question* affecting your interests and iho8& of the whole colony. I elioll go to the Pol] »» agviost all comers, nrid as an independent casdjjjfljete, bound to no party. 2018 JAMBS "JIWZI?.
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Thames Star, Volume XII, Issue 4016, 11 November 1881, Page 4
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660Page 4 Advertisements Column 2 Thames Star, Volume XII, Issue 4016, 11 November 1881, Page 4
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