The claim of Dr N. G. Trotter. Mayor of Riverton, Southland, to the distinction of having held office as Mayor for a longer period than any other man in Now Zealand is surpassed by that of the Mayor of Hokitika. Mr George Perry, who was first installed in office on May 3, 1911, having boon elected unopposed, and has since retained office, on most occasions having been returned unopposed. In May. Mr Perry will have field the Mayoralty for an uninterrupted period of 29 years. Dr Trotter has been Mayor of River-i ton for 25 years.
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Wairarapa Times-Age, 1 April 1940, Page 6
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