GENERAL ELECTION
CLUTHA SEAT (By Telegraph—Press Association) DUNEDIN, 12th June. The contest for the Clutlia' _ seajfc promises to be one of the most interesting in the electorate’s history', say's the “Clutlia Leader.” In addition to Mr F. Waite, the present member, who will carry the Reform banner, and Mr P. McSkimming, announced as the United Party candidate, three others are mentioned as likely to stand. Mr Joseph Stephens, who polled well at the 1928 election, will probably bear the Labdiir standard, while Mr J. R. Wilson late chairman of the Clutha County” Council, and Mr John Christie are also mentioned as candidates, the former as an Independent and the latter as an advocate of the old Libel alLabour policy of Mr Sedclon’s time.
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Nelson Evening Mail, Volume LXIV, 13 June 1931, Page 6
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123GENERAL ELECTION Nelson Evening Mail, Volume LXIV, 13 June 1931, Page 6
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