THE MUNICIPAL ELECTIONS.

Marlborough Express, Volume XLI, Issue 96, 25 April 1907, Page 4

THE MUNICIPAL ELECTIONS.

Yesterday's polling produced no startling surprises, nor will the results make for revolution. , Mr Penny's defeat may in part be attributed to the fact that both he and Cr. White represented one of the issues put before the electors, while the newly-elected Mayor stood for the other. It cannot certainly, be taken as an indication that the burgesses were anxious above all things fora change. That six out of the seven old Councillors who stood for re-election were returned demonstrates that, on the whole, the. burgesses are satisfied with the work of the Council during the past yearwork in the consummation, of which the retiring Mayor was wholly identified. Mr Penny will, carry with hira into his retirement the thanks and good wishes of the majority of the ratepayers. His successor has plenty of work to do, and some of this is open to.be taken along original lines. The question of the Borough staff will be one of the'first to be dealt with, and the ground for it has been opportunely cleared. The policy to be pursued in respect of street and footpath maintenance will also have to be settled, and a scheme adopted for dealing with the reserves. The gasworks, we are glad to believe, are safe from interference: Ratepayers will await with some interest the definite statement of policy which may be expected to be made.at the first meeting of the new Council.