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Hawera & Normanby Star, Volume III, Issue 353, 24 November 1882, Page 3

BAZAAR AND GIFT AUCTION IN AID OF NEW WESLEYAN CHURCH, On Dec. 14, and 15, 1882. Contributions thankfully received by following : — Patea, Miss Arthur and Rev. Luxford ; Normanby, Miss Brett ; Manaia, Miss Chadwick ; Hawera, Miss King, Mr. Max. King, j and Rev. Jones. 943 "jl/TAYORALTY ELECTION. MR. W. MURRAY THOMSON requests the burgesses and residents of Hawera to meet him at the Town Hall, on MONDAY EVENING, at 7.30. TOTHERATEPAYERS OF THE BOROUGH OF HAWERA. Ladies axd Gentlemen,— In soliciting your votes for the forthcoming Mayoral election, I would beg to lay before you my opinions upon the affairs of the Borough, which I trust will meet with your approval. That portion of the loan allotted for street improvement being nearly all appropriated, it would be well at 1 first to consider ways and means. It is little good at the present time to look back upon the past administration — new machinery as a rule does not work smoothly at first. The great fault of the first Council was that they were too eager to commence street improvement in the face of the winter weather, and although I moved in the matter of stopping the work some time before public opinion forced the Council to cease, I was outvoted. The question is : what is to be done with the balauce of the loan, viz., £750 for drainage, and £750 for water supply. It must be obvious that these sums are quite inadequate for the purposes mentioned, therefore I would borrow from these sources £1000 for further street improvement, the balauce in the matter of water supply can be used in testing the artesian well, and sinking several deep wells in certain localities throughout the Borough. The proper drainage of the town is a large matter, and at present cannot be undertaken on any defined scheme, but I would so far improve the natural outlets so as to make an easy fall, and when funds will admit a perfect system of underground sewerage. When I first moved in the matter of creating Hawera a Borough, and subsequently went to the expense of visitiug Wellington, in order to push the matter through, it was with the idea of lessening the taxation of the property owners, and granting greater facilities for improving the town. For instance, formerly, under the old Town Board, ratepayers were liable to be taxed up to 2s. in the £, whereas now, unless by special taxation on their own vote, they can only be rated up to Is. in the £, so that should further borrowing be deemed necessary, it will be in the power of the ratepayers to sanction or declino such new loan. When the works in hand are finished, and the balauce of the loan expended, it will be necessary for the Council to closely review the revenue of the Borough, and reduce expenses accordingly. I am opposed to the payment of the Mayor, as I consider that in a small borough the funds will not admit of such a charge. It has been sought, in an underhand way, to injure me by stating that my connection with the Road Board and County will clash with that of the borough. I can assure ratepayers that it will not, as in every case, such as boundary roads, it is distinctly laid down by law what proportion each body has to pay towards their maintenance. As I have joined no party or clique during the time I have been in the Council, 1 trust it will be sufficient guarantee to the burgesses that if elected I will carry out their wishes without fear or favoritism. In conclusion, I might state that during my lengthy residence in Hawera I have always endeavored to use my best efforts to forward the interests of the town — as such undertakings as the Town Hall and Institute will testify. Trusting ladies and gentlemen to your support and interest on Wednesday next, I have the honor to be, Yours faithfully, G. V. BATE. Hawera, Nov. 24, 1882. O THE ELECTORS OF THE BOROUGH OF HAWERA. Ladies and Gentlemen, — I have been nominated for the Mayoralty of Hawera, aud in requesting your suffrages, I have to state that if returned I will carefully watch the interests of the Borough, and do my utmost, in combination with yourselves, to make Hawera suitable for a permanent trading and manufacturing centre. I remain, Ladies and Gentlemen, Yours faithfully, BS9 W. MURRAY THOMSON. "VTGAIRE ROAD BOARD. EXTRAORDINARY VACANCIES. Nominations to iill the vacancies caused by the resignation of two Commissioners will be received by me from 11 a.m. till noon of Wednesday, 29th November, at the Board's ofh'ce. Should a poll be required, it will be taken on Friday, Bth December, at the same place. I G. A. MARCHANT, Returning Officer. Nov. 20, 1882. ;929n20,22,24,27 | Tvj R E W^ A^ II D. Lost, in High-street, Hawera, one parcel, addressed to Captain Martyn, care J. S. Adams. Finder will receive above reward on leaving same with Mr. J. S. Adams. HUGH WHI^TINGTON, Bricklayer, . Wilson-street, Hawera. Leamington ranges set on improved uystem. 648d31