HOKITIKA ELECTIONS.

Grey River Argus, 2 May 1929, Page 5

HOKITIKA ELECTIONS.

Mr Perry Returned Mayor. COUNCIL RESULTS. (Special to Argus.) HOKITIKA, May 1. The municipal elections to-day excited great interest, the poll being for this town a very large one. between 1000 and 1100 votes being cast. Mr G. A. Perry retained the Mayoralty by a majority of 123 votes. Mr D. J. Evans topped the Council poll, being a vote ahead o f Dr Teiehelmann.

The details of the voting are as follow:— MAYORALTY. G. A. Perry (sitting Mayor) 509 H. M. Coulson 386 W. J. Jeffries 261 Informal 8. BOROUGH COUNCIL. D. J. Evans 860 Dr F. Teiehelmann 859 A. Elcock 824 A. Armstrong • ’ 792 J. King 789 G. Heinz 776 T. W. Duff 754 E. Heenan 728 Elected. J. Turner 657 J. A. Cuttancc 577 Informal 5.

HOKITIKA HARBOUR BOARD. Dr E. Teiehelmann 839 J. Mclntosh junr 805 E. Heenan 566 Elected. J. Cuttance 537 Informal 16. HOKITIKA HALF HOLIDAY POLL Wednesday 582 Saturday 456 Friday 2 Thur day 1 Informal 31. Majority for Wvdnes day 126.

Westport Results. MAYOR RE-ELECTED. (Per Press Association). WESTPORT, May 1. There was keen interest taken in the Westport municipal elections held to-day. The voting was as follows: —■ MAYORALTY. Mr J. H. Harkness, (re-elected) 7 77 Mr Geo. Scandrett 636 Majority for Harkness 141. HOSPITAL BOARD.

For .he Bulle T Hospital Board there were seven candidates for three seats. The following were elected: — Mr H. Nahr. Mr W. P. Caldwell. Mr E. R. Fox. HALF HOLIDAY.

Thursday was retained as th? half holiday.

(Special to Argus.) WESTPORT, May 1. The voting details in the local elec tions were: — BOROUGH COUNCIL. J. M. Robertson 1241 J. Radford 1196 J. Bird H 46 R. H. Young 1106 F. Morgan 910 J. W. Wilson 840 J. Jeffrey 822 F. Woods 795 T. Fairhall 793 F. Keating 779 T. Parfitt 745 Informal 20. HALF HOLIDAY POLL. Monday 2 Tuesday 2 Wednesday *’ Thursday Friday ® Saturday 41® Informal 32.

HOSPITAL BOARD. H. Nahn 668 N. Caldwell 555 E. It. Fox 501 (Elected.) Mrs Patterson 468 Mrs Bird 442 A. Henley 393 T. Fairhall 253 Informal 201. The number of informal votes in this contest was remarkable.

THE MAYORAL CONTEST. Prior t 0 the Westport Mayoral contest,. Mr Harkness, the retiring Mayor, addressed the electors at the Theatre Royal, about 150 being present at the commencement. Mr J. Robertson was in the chair. In his opening remarks, he stated that Mr Harkness would give the electors an account of the business conducted during his term of office. Mr Harkness gave the reasons why this meeting had been delayed t 0 such a late stage. Two years ago the Council consisted mostly of untried men. This experiment should not be tried too often, but, of course, it depended upon the men selected. As to the progress of the town, he could unhesitatiingly slate that there had been great improvements. He quoted the number of building permits issued, and alluded to the highways we had now, the Board paying £2 for every £1 expend ed by the borough. Streets had been I improved by cutting gorse and rushes

and blackberries. Various streets were mentioned, and a hope was expressed • hat-good lawns would soon be seen alongside these. Footpaths were difference. These meant loans. Greymouth rat?j were about double those of Westport. Victoria Square had never looked better for the last 20 years, aud the motor mower was largely the cause for this. A vote to stop practising on the ground had never been given by him. Tljis matter took place in Committee,, and had not been ’ before the Council. He brought up the matter ©flighting the Square as soon • as he became Mayor. He thought the Square should not be locked at night, • as the public had rights in connection ' with the Square. His idea was relinquished, bu. he would not be content- ; ed until it was accomplished. He took credit for the appointment of the Engineer. They got a good Engineer, with the dual qualification of electrical and civil ability. There was plenty of work ahead. The sum of £9OOO was borrowed, and they had an excellent quarry over the river which contained good gravel, and they had a crusher and grader. In the next year they would want additions to their electric plant. This might not mean a rate. The appoin ment o f the Traffic Inspector was another good move. (-A-P" plauseA The central parking idea he considered the right one. One did not have to look to both sides at once, and there had been no accident yet. As soon as the side streets had been tar-sealed, they might be parked there. The total debit balance was £62 at the end of the year. He then mentioned the various loans, the total of which was £49,000. He felt quite sure that no fresh rate would be levied this year. Trading accounts, gas and electric light figures were given, and a statement made that allowances for de-

preciation have to be lodged with the Commi-sioners. Gas and its charges were alluded tq. the charge for cooking being the lowest in New Zealand, and gas cookers were supplied at cost price, and installed gratis. Electric light Showed a credit of £529,. but depreciation had to b n accounted for. The halfpenny rate may be taken off this year. The hospital levy had been increased, and the halfpenny from the electric light may be transferred to the hospital rate. The Government had been approached for a revaluation of the borough, but there are not sufficient valuers available. He gave instances of inequitable valuations. A woman’s res room was required, and he thought it should be erected, together with the Plunket offices. He had tried to give a plain and unvarnished account. He had served an apprenticeship, and believed he was now a far better man than when he offered his services before, but although two yearolder, he hoped he was never to o old

to learn. After a number questions nad been answered, Mr Slee -moved a vote of thanks to M r Harkness for hie lucid account of the Council’s operations during his term of office. Mr J. Bradley senr seconded, and the motion was carried by acclamation. The proceedings concluded with the usual compliment to the chair.

LABOUR MAYOR.

Re-elected in Christchurch. RECORD poll. (Par Press Association). CHRISTCHURCH, May 1. The final returns for the Mayoralty ae as follows: Mr J. K. Archer (Labour) reelected 15479 Mr W Hayward (Citizens candidate) 1 4920 This was the biggest poll ever recorded.

CHRISTCHURCH COUNCIL. CITIZENS’ SMALL MAJORITY. CHRISTCHURCH, May 1. The. election of the Christchurch City Council is by proportional representation and the counting 'will not be completed tonight. The indications are the Citizens’ candidates will have a small majority on the new council. Wanganui Mayoralty. LABOUR MAN RE-ELECTED. WANGANUI, May 1. The sitting Mayor o f Wanganui, Mr W. J. Rogers (Labour) has been reelected. The voting was: — Mr Rogers (re-electod) 5128 Mr Hope Gibbons 2432 Mr John Morrison 756 Majority for Mr Rogers 2696.

Auckland Mayoralty. FAIRLY EVEN CONTEST. AUCKLAND, May 1. The voting in the Auckland Mayoralty was as follows: Mr G. Baildon (present mayor) 7539 Mr Tom Bloodworth (Labour) 6637 Mr E. Vaile 5083 Mr W. H. Murray 4274 There is one small result to come AUCKLAND MAYORALTY RESULTS. Onehunga mayoralty: —Mr E. M°rton defeated Mr H. A. Stoupe.

Takapuna mayoraltyMr J. w Williamson (present Mayor) was reelected.

New Lynn mayoralty: —Mr C. -F. Gardner was elected, this being the

first mayoral eflection in that district.

Birkenhead mayoralty: Mr J. P. McPhail was elected.

Mr Albert mayoralty:—Mr L. E. Rhodes was re-elected, polling 2392 votes against Mr R. E. Matthews 1933.

AUCKLAND CITY COUNCIL. AUCKLAND, May 1. The result of the Auckland City Council election in which there are 67 candidates, for 21 seats, will not be known till after midnight. GISBORNE MAYORALTY. labourite re-elected.

GISBORNE, May 1.

The Mayoral election resulted in re-election of the sitting Mayor, Mr D. Coleman (Labour) by a majority of oveir one thousand. The figures were as follows; D. W. Coleman (Labour) 2578 A. Wade (Independent) 1439 Mr Coleman was thus re-elected by 1039 of a majority. Wellington Mayoralty. MR TROUP RE-ELECTED. The final votirig in the Mayoral nection for Wellington was as follows:— Mr G. A. Troup (sitting) 14,388 Mr w. Nash (Labour) 9,027 Majority for Troup 5,361. Wellington Results.

WELLINGTON, May 1. It was fine for the polling. Although there was’ not \any extraordinary rush at th© booths* there was a consistent flow of voters in the early part of the day, which increased towards evening. The following are further election results:—

Wellington Council Progress ye’tuirns:—Bennetb 18/28* Black 1461, B'ake 1880, Boyd 1664, Brindle 1632, Bromley 1603, Burn 2288, Burns 1717, Butler 1497, Chapman 2482 Duncan 1147, Forsyth 2401, Jarden 3010, Heslop 2839, Huggins 2362, Lees 1205, Luckie 2482, McKeen 2258, McVilly 1678, Meadowejoft 1569, Mitchell 2144, Morpeth 2500, Palrlane 2500, Reid 1663, temple 2152, Thorn 1462.

UPPER HUTT MAYORALTY. .. Mr P. Robertson 682 Mr Angus McCurdy 601 Majority for Robertson 81. Upper Hutt Council voting (progress return) was:—Fleumar 352, Dunn 450, Fnaaices 287, Gregg 400, Guthre 416, Hazelwood 319, Shdrman 323, Sutherland 261. LOWER HUTT MAYORALTY. Sir Alexander Roberts 2298 Mr J. Power 913 There is one ward to come. . PETONE MAYORALTY. Mr D. McKenzie was elected unopposed. EASTBOURNE MAYORALTY. Mr H. M. Jones was elected unopposed. NELSON MAYORALTY.

NELSON, May 1. The Nelson Mayor election resulted as follows:— Mr Moffatt (re-elected) 1933 Mr Lock 1446 . .Majority for Moffatt 487 MOTUEKA MAYORALTY. The Motueka Mayoral election resulted:— Mr Clay 299 Mr Talbot 191 M r Wallace 159 Mr Clay was returned by a majority of 108 votes. HAMILTON MAYORALTY. HAMILTON, May 1. Hamilton Mayoral elec lion resulted as follows-:— Mr J. R. Fow (present Mayor) 1532 Dr Pinford 1450 Mr Gilbert 442 Majority for Mr Fow 82.

BLENHEIM MAYORALTY. Mr M. McKenzie elected unopposed. BLENHEIM RESULTS. BLENHEIM, May 1. In the municipal elections, Mr M. McKenzie was re-elected Mayor unopposed. The following were elected to the Council:—Messrs P. S. Boyes, William Carr, W. J. Humphreys, A. A. MacNab, E. S. Parker,. T. B. Salmon, C. T. Smith, J. Smith, John Wemyee. For the Hospital Board those elected were:—Mrs Fred Redwood, Messrs John Wemyee and C. F. A. Whiteford.

LYTTELTON MAYORALTY. CHRISTCHURCH, May 1. Mr W. T. Foster 794 Mr A. McDonald 461 Mr W. W. Toy 236 NEW BRIGHTON MAYORALTY. Mr J. H. Shaw 782 Mr E. A. M. Leaver 616 Mr A. W. Owles (retiring Mayor) 662 Mayors elected include:—‘Messrs Messrs Jordan (Masterton), McKen-

tsie i(Blenheim), Taylor (Feilding), -Black (Dunedin) Baumgard (Thames) and McKenzie (Petoue). KAIAPOI MAYORALTY. Mr W. H. A. Vickery 370 Mr H. C. Revell 331 OAMARU MAYORALTY. Mr Frank Crawshaw elected unop posed. TIMARU MAYORALTY. Mr Angland (elected) 214 b M r Gee 1084 Mr Riddell 1503 MAYORALTY.

INVERCARGILL May 1. Four candidate contested the Gore mayoralty ,the voting resulting as follows: Mr D. L. Poppelwell 685 Mr W. D. Shelton 612 Mr A. Newman 426 Mu- A. Mac Gibbon 130 Informal 21. INVERCARGILL RESULTS. INVERCARGILL, May 1. Polling for the Mayoralty resultedJ. D. Campbell 3161 J. Miller (retiring Mayor) 2071 A vote was also taken on the half holiday question, and it resulted: — Wednesday (present half holiday) 2808 Saturday 2475 Majority for Wednesday 333.

PALMERSTON N. MAYORALTY.

PALMERSTON N., May 1

In the Mayoral election, the sitting Mayor (Mr Graham) was re-elected. The voting was:— Mr A. J. Graham 2774 Mr Edwards 838 Majority for M r Graham 1836. PALMERSTON N COUNCILELECTED MAN REFUSES TO SIT. PALMERSTON N., May 1. The following were elected for the Palmerston North Borough Council-— Messrs A. E. Mansford. M. A. Elliott, W. L. Fitzherbert, A. Guy. D. W. Low, G. Tremaine. C. N. Clausen, J. Hodgens.. W. Milverton. The last-named subsequently in*. .mated ihat he would not take his seat, as he was disappointed in the support accorded him.

STRATFORD MAYORALTY. STRATFORD, May 1. The sitting Mayor (Mr J. W. McMillan) was re-elected with a three hundred majority. There were three other candidates. NEW PLYMOUTH MAYORALTY. NEW PLYMOUTH, May 1. For the Mayoralty, Mr H. V. S. Griffiths was elected. The voting was:— Mr Griffiths 1878 M r Gilmour 1088 WAITARA MAYORALTY. NEW PLYMOUTH. May 1. Mr E. A. George was elected Mayor of Waitara. The voting was:—

Mr George 421 Mr R. Morgan 144 INGLEWOOD MAYORALTY. Mr W. J. Winfield was re'.urned un opposed as Mayor of Inglewood. THAMES MAYORALTY. The Mayoral contest resulted:— M r W. Bongard (re-elected) 739 Mr S. Enson 635 Mr A. J. Whiteside 114 Majority for Bongard 104. WHANGAREI MAYORALTY. Mr Jones 844 Mr McLean 777 WHANGAREI LOAN.

The municipal loan poll at Whangarei resulted in the proposal being carried.