THE BY-ELECTION.
Now that excitement occasioned by the Royal visit is over, more attention: is being paid to the by-election for the Christchurch seat, rendered vacant by the resignation of Mr Charles Lewis.. Mr Charles Taylor 'has been chosen by the Trades and Labour Council to standi in the labour interest. Mr W. Hoban, who was defeated on a ;provious occasion, announces his intention of standing in the interest of the licensed victuallers. Mr A. H. Turnbull has definitely decided to stand as an Independent Liberal. Now that Mr T. E. Taylor has definitely decided not' to contest the _ seat, it is probable that Mr G. J. Smith., who lost his seat at the last general election, will be a candidate. He has been approached by many people, and asked to come forward, and he ha® decided to call a meeting of his supporters for to-morrow evening, when he will finally decide upon a course of action, v *
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Lyttelton Times, Volume CV, Issue 12537, 26 June 1901, Page 6
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158THE BY-ELECTION. Lyttelton Times, Volume CV, Issue 12537, 26 June 1901, Page 6
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