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Thames Star, Volume XV, Issue 4842, 16 July 1884, Page 3

XT ert.ral ELFXTOBAL DISTEICT OF COROMANDEL. NO'IICEj'b hertby given t)»t there wil NOT ho a Polling Place ut Port Obarlea fcr live Election on the 2-nd met., for i Men.bir for Ihe Cotrmf-nc'el Elctorel District. FlllD. J. EtBG-SS, Returning Officer. COBOMASDEL ELECTION. TO THE ELECTOBS. p< ENTLBMEN,— I am well known to you all as a Mombei' of the principal Local Governing Bodies of the Distiict, and have opportunities of knowing the wants of this district which I believe few possess in the same degree. I therefore come bofore you with a very short political creed: it is chiefly contained in the two words—ROADS, BRIDGES. Those will govern my actions if I have the honor to represent you in Pai'liamont, because these are just what you require for prosperity to smile upon yon; the absence of them leaves you struggling in Poverty and Mnd. From the geological formation and peculiar tenure of the lands comprising tho Coromandol Electoral District, — consisting principally of Forests, Gold Mining, Gumdigging, and Grazing Lands, with a comparatively small quantity of Agricultural Land, - ROADS to enable tho valuable products to reach a Market, and that.Minors, Settlers, and others may receive, at reasonable charges, the necessaries of life in return, with BRIDGES over the Creeks, Rivers, and mountain torrents which intersect the district in all parts, are an absolute necessity. The Land, being almost all either Crow 11 or Native Land, it is manifestly unfair that the inhabitants of its widely-separated towns and scattered hamlets should increase its value by opening it up, withont assistance from those who will benefit from its unearned increment. I would not go to Wellington tied to the tail of any party. The party who will give ns the nearest approach to justice is the party who wotild get my vote. Foi' years we have been comparatively unrepresented, and very unsatisfactory roaults are the consequence; so that, instead of being able to drive a cart throughout the district, we are still dependant npon the pack-horse. I may state that I would be glad to cooperate with other Goldfielcl Membors in endeavoring to removo the disabilities labored under in the matter of Miners' Rights, Residence Sites, and the acquisition of the Freehold of their Allotments, bring, ing to bear the- extensive knowledge and experience I have gained by actual residence amongst you for years. & Another matter of vital importance to the district, is the Te Aroha-Thamos Railway, which must be made, and that very soon, bo that the -Coromandel Electors, who are consumers of country PRODUCE, may be able to obtain what they require without the intervention of middle-men, with the additional Freights and Profits attached to dealing with, them; rather let us try to deal directly with> fthe Producer, who in return often requires help from willing hands when Mining is slack. This can only be successfully accomplished by means of the swift and cheap communication furnished by a Railway, which would benefit every residont in the Coromandel and Thames Counties, and for that reason shall have my steady and persevering sup*port. Again, Aids to Prospecting for Gold, Silver, Copper, Coal, and other Valuable Minerals with which the Coromandel Electoral District abounds, will also receive my best attention and assistance. Also, that an increased area of land within your district may be open for Selection under the Homestead Acts and other Acts allowing Goldfield Lands to be occupied by Settlers. I shall use my very best endeavors to, in every possible way, encourage the institution and support of local industries. I would urge an export duty on baulk timber, and thus, in connection with it, employ in the colony as much labor as possible. I am in favor of, a re-adjustment of the tariff, with a view to fostering all colonial industries, so as to afford means of employment, not only to our present laboring population, but tho rising generation as well. I am, Gentlemen, ' Yours faithfully, ALEXANDER BRODIE. TO THE ELECTOBS OF COEO. MANDEL. fi EfiTLEMEN,— • Parliament having been dissolved, I bare the honour to again SEEK | YOUR SUFFRAGES, and will take an early opportunity of placing my ?iews bsfore you. ) A. J. CADMAS. 3318 1.70E TEAS, the Best Valne on the J: - Thames, Delicious Flaror and Sterling Qaality—GO TO MBABS and CO.'S, Pollen street. - Thh best tost ot the interest of • book itita capability of beicg mad a Moond time, ditto CorfeTu. ' -