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Gisborne Times, Volume V, Issue 64, 16 March 1901, Page 2

In connection with the nomination of Dr Campbell for the Auckland mayoralty, the following is from the Auckland Herald: —There has been a general feeling amongst the citizens of Auckland lately that in view of the approaching visit of the Duke and Duchess of York, the oldest, most prominent, and most respected of our citizens should be elected to the office of Mayor. We need scarcely say that by the use of the above terms we mean Dr John Logan Campbell. He occupies a position amongst us with which no other citizen can compete. He is unique in many respects. He came to Auckland before the site of the city was chosen. His office stands now where his tent: stood in 1840, the land having been purchased at the first Government sale. He was for a term Superintendent of the province of Auckland ; he was one of the first members of the city in the House of Representatives, and also at one time was elected for Parnell.