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Gisborne Times, Volume V, Issue 88, 23 April 1901, Page 3

TO THE ELECTORS OF THE BOROUGH OF GISBORKE. and Gentlemen, — In definitely deciding to stand for the approaching Borough Election, I do : so with a desire to assist in developing this Borough in proportion to the development of our back country, and keep pace as far as possible with other parts of the colony, for it would seem as though this town is making slower progress than our back country, and is much behind other towns in the colony of similar importance. At the same time, I recognise that during the nest Council's term of office very important questions will have to be considered, and our future welfare and progress will much depend upon the way these questions are dealt with. , lam distinctly in favor "of a Water and Drainage scheme, but it must have a sufficient foundation so as to include both Whataupoko and Haiti in the future, if not the thickly settled parts now, and not be of a make-shift kind. The question of Electricity I should consider favorably, but I would consider this matter mainly from a financial point of view, and not as an immediate necessity. I consider the Fire Brigade appliances require strengthening considerably. That better sanitary arrangements should be made to clean our streets and back premises. That better arrangements should be made to supply our town with metal. I And, generally, I consider the Borough employes require better appliances for working with, so as to enable them to show greater results for their labor than at present; and I promise those who support me that, if favored with a seat, I will do my best to number the days of the old hand road-scrapers, and see what a horse-scraper can do in their place. I am, etc., W. DOUGLAS LYSNAR, P.S.—Regarding the Metal question, I would like to say that for some time past I have felt great advantage could be obtained by utilising some of the shelly limestone that j is obtainable at the back of Whataupoko for ‘ the side and back streets, where the traffic is not heavy, and even to use it on the main streets as a foundation, with the Patutahi 1 metal spread on top. This metal could be 1 brought to town for a very small cost, and cheaper than the inferior river shingle that 1 the Borough have been putting on tp some , of the back streets.

It will, of course, cost more for quarrying and breaking, but as against this we will have our back streets metalled with a very good second-class metal, instead of the sandy rubbish that is being carted on to them; in this way we should be able to get better streets, with very little extra cost, and enable the good and costly metal from Patutahi to be used to further and better advantage. Then, if the Borough joined hands with the Wbataupoko and Kaiti authorities to secure a traction engine for the three bodies, so as to do their own haulage, leaving the County Council to go on its own, I feel sure the three bodies would obtain quite twice the result, with very little, if any, extra cost than at present, and the engine could be kept well employed, and so pay for its cost handsomely. W.D.L. TO THE ELECTORS. and Gentlemen, — I am a Candidate at the Borough Election, to be held on Wednesday, and, if elected, will support a progressive policy, including: WATER AND DRAINAGE (Guided by professional advice), A CLEAN CITY (Street cleaning and watering to bo more efficient and less expensive than at present), MORE GAS LAMPS, ROAD-MAIvING PLANT, (All important works undertaken to be of a permanent nature), TARRING FOOTPATHS (More especially the bye roads and side streets). If elected, I shall endeavor to have fair consideration shown to all parts of the Borough, and shall devote considerable energy to place our Borough in line with other towns.

Yours faithfully, WJI. MILLER. TO THE BURGESSES OF THE . BOROUGH OP GISBORNE. > and Gentlemen, — I am a candidate at the forthcoming Election, and respectfully solicit your support. Matters of vital importance are to be discussed and dealt with by the incoming Couneil, and should you consider my services of any value, I shall devote my whole attention to the advancement of your interests. I am a staunch supporter o£ all Progressive schemes for the improvement of the sanitary condition of the Borough, and am of opinion that by a re-arrange-ment of our finances the necessary works will be carried out WITH LITTLE OB NO INCREASE to the burden of the taxpayer. By the employment of up -to - date methods, our thorougfares can be kept thoroughly clean at ONE THIRD THE COST of our present unsatisfactory and obsolete method. I shall, if elected, conscientiously endeavor to see that available funds are expended equitably throughout the Borough, amjjnot exclusively devoted to any particular locality.

I have the honor to be, Ladies and Gentlemen, Your most obedient servant, JOHN SHERIDAN. TO THE ELECTORS OP THE BOROUGH OF GISBORNE. and Gentlemen, — In complying [with a very general wish that I should offer myself as a candidate for a seat at the forthcoming Election, in asking your general support, I shall, as in the past, endeavor to promote the best interests of the Borough and District, if elected. Yours faithfully, J. WHINRAY.

TO THE BURGESSES OF BOROUGH OF GISBORNE. AND GENTLEMEN, — Having served you, I trust, to your satisfaction, may I again solicit your support at Wednesday’s Election. I have endeavored to fearlessly carry out the trust you reposed in me, and should you again honor me by returning me, I shall still continue to do my utmost to further the interests of the Borough generally. I am, as you are aware, in favor of a Water Supply and Drainage Scheme, and other urgent sanitary arrangements so necessary for the welfare of the inhabitants. Yours faithfully, CECIL F. LEWIS. BOROUGH ELECTION. TO THE BURGESSES OF GISBORNE. and Gentlemen, — Having been honored with your confidence on each previous occasion on which I have solicited your support to my candidature for a seat in the Borough Council, I again 'have pleasure in placing myself in' your hands, and trust you may do me the honor of re-electing me. My past actions will have sufficiently explained that I am in favor of a Pro: gressive Policy; and that I am an earnest supporter of the movement to inaugurate a proper waterworks and drainage scheme. Should you-again return me, I shall do my utmost to merit a continuance of your confidence. Yours faithfully, A. F. KENNEDY;