TIMARU

Press, Volume LXXXVII, Issue 26516, 3 September 1951, Page 9

TIMARU

Mr C. I* Carr, who has represented the Timaru electorate since 1928, has again Won the seat, but with a possible smaller majority than in 1949. The total votes counted in his favour were 6561. Mr W. L. Richards, the National Party candidate, polled 5908, giving Mr Carr a majority at present of 653. In 1949 his final majority was 832 in a heavier poll. The National Party made a strong bid to win the Timaru seat, but the electorate has long been acknowledged to be Labour in sympathy. The main surprise was the extent to which Mr Carr’s majority was reduced. The public opinion generally held during the campaign was that Mr Richards would be at least 1000 votes behind Mr Carr. A total of 12,625 persons voted in Timaru as against 13,976 (final figures) in 1949. In the last election the roll number was 14.976; this election It was 16,878, making the poll considerably lighter than in 1949.

Details of the voting were:— Carr Richards (L.) (N.) Belfield Hill .. 418 257 Cullmantown .. .. 340 237 Fairview .. .. 30 60 Glen-ttl 100 161 Highfield 186 383 Kensington .. .. 375 234 Klngsdown .. .. 31 57 Marchwell .. .. 272 122 Otipua .. 25 71 Fareora School .. 151 71 Pareora West 7 IS Salisbury .. .. 13 41 Timaru Bay Hall .. 193 348 Browne street .. .. 4S8 278 Church street 247 186 Timaru U.S.A. 168 117 Timaru Wesley Hall .. 311 168 Elizabeth street .. 254 438 Grey road .. .. 187 150 King street .. .. 415 250 Mill street .. .. 180 52 Timaru Courthouse 168 130 Otipua road 395 334 Raymond street .. .. 188 151 Stafford street .. 188 no Wai-iti road 226 483 Wilson street .. 184 IM Woodlands street 306 281 Waimataitai .. ' 277 440 Washdyke ., 130 115 Totals Informal. 196. Majority for Carr. 853. 8561 5806