FIFTY YEARS AGO

New Zealand Herald, Volume LXXI, Issue 21859, 23 July 1934, Page 6

FIFTY YEARS AGO

EXTRACTS FROM THE HERALD 1 he following are extracts from the New Zealand Hkrald of Julv 23 1384: Ihe general election took place yesterday, In Auckland and surrounding districts the interest in the party contests has been more general and intense than on any previous occasion and in that respect it is a healthy sign as showing that the people take an active interest in matters affecting the welfare and government ol the colony. Business was to a great extent suspended and some of the establishments, notably the drapery warehouses, made a holiday of it. Although party feeling ran high, good order prevailed, everybody being in a good humour, and the rowdyism which cropped up at various election meetings during the past week seemed by general consent to have been put under foot. I'lie followers of Major Atkinson are the loading party, and number 35. while Sir Julius Vogel has 21 adherents and Sir George Grey 10. There are 21 members who are opposed to the Government but do not follow either Sir Julius Vogel or Sir George Grey, and four who belong to. no party. The second cricket test between Australia and England commenced at Lord's on July 21, the Australians making 229 in their first innings, while England made 90 for three wickets. The scorers for Australia were: McDonnell, 0; Bannerman, 12; Murdoch, 10; Giifen, 63; Midwinter, 3; Bonnor, 25; Blackham, 0; Scott, 75; Palmer, 7; Spotforth, 0; Boyle, not out, 26; extras, S. For England Grace scored 12; Lucas, 2S; Shrewsbury, 27: Ulyett, not out, IS; extras, 3. It appears that the rails of the Tramway Company on the- Customs Street West section at the junction of Hobson Street, are some inches higher than the street level. Yesterday a cabman named O'Brien was taking a load of electors to the polls, and damaged his cab to the extent of £ls. He complained to the Mayor about the matter and His Worship stated that steps would be taken to have the rails lowered.