THE GENERAL ELECTION.

Marlborough Express, Volume XXXVIII, Issue 283, 27 November 1905, Page 2

THE GENERAL ELECTION.

MR DUNCAN IN THE AWATERE

There was a large number of settlers present to hear Mr Duncan at Flaxbourne on Saturday afternoon, at 4.30, in Mr A. Barnes's dining-rooms. Mr Weld was elected chairman, and in introducing Mr Duncan he,, in a few well-chosen words, gave the history of the Government taking * laxbourne. ■■■-'. i • Upon rising, Mr Duncan put Ins audience in a good humor by relating a few of his experiences during his recent visit to the Old and New Countries: He dealt with pretty much the same matter as he did in his Blenheim address, and was most emphatic in his adherence to his figures and statements upon the taxation through the customs. He also pointed out that ■Mr Mills was quite in error when he stated that the land exchanged with the Assets Board was realising £550 per ann;um for 14,269 acres received from the Assets Board for 18,900 acres of Crown land. The 14,296 acres were included m the Camden and Jordan block, let a few months ago, containing both together 34,500 acres; and this was the amount of land which was producing the £550 per year. The loss to the colony by the exchange was not less than £20,000. . ? • A hearty and unanimous vote or thanks was carried to the speaker, on the motion of Mr Cunningham, seconded by Mr Davidson. The meeting closed with a unanimous vote of thanks to the chairman.

Mr Dijncan's address to the lady electors to-morrow afternoon is timed for three o'clock.