Elections necessary

Press, 21 May 1982, Page 2 (Supplement)

Elections necessary

Elections will be necessary for the position of North Island vice-president and for two South Island seats on the executive of the trotting conference. Sir Janies Barnes, of Dunedin, has been returned unopposed for another term as president, while the South Island vice-president, Mr G. D. Kelly, of Ashburton, has also been returned unopposed.

Mr C. R. Elliott, of Morrinsville, the retiring North Island vice-president, is being opposed by Mr N. J. Taylor, of Auckland, who failed by two votes when Seeking the same position 12 montbs ago. Mr R. Hanford, of Auckland, and Dr I. N. R. McKay, of Palmerston North, retain their seats as North Island members of the executive. The seat left vacant by the

retirement of Mr L. .J. Rutherford, of Whangarei, will be filled by Mr J. N. Knight, of Franklin. Five nominations have been received for two South Island seats on the executive. The retiring members, Mr C. H. Baynes, of Gore, and Mr G. W. Blaxall, of Christchurch, are being opposed by Mr V. C. Anngow, of Dunedin, Mr R. W. Dayne, of Greymouth, and Mr A. C. Partington, of Cheviot.