VERY FEW VOTES

New Zealand Herald, Volume LXXV, Issue 23160, 5 October 1938, Page 12

VERY FEW VOTES

BOOTH ON THE NIAGABA ONLY .10 USE FACILITIES BLIND PASSENGER INCLUDED Contrary to expectations, only 10 persons voted at the special polling booth established on the liner Niagara prior to her ; departure for Vancouver;. yesterday. While most of the crew are' on Australian articles and were noti qualified to vote, it was believed that a number of the officers and about 30 of the 43 embarking passengers were eligible. The polling booth was open from 101 a.m. until, about 2.45 p.m., shortly before the Niagara sailed. Of those who voted, two were officers and the remainder passengers. One of the passengers was blind and, in accordance with the regulations, her vote was recorded by the deputy returning officer at her instruction. The votes casit will be forwarded to the electorates in which' the voters are registered. s Heavier voting is anticipated on board the Matua before she leaves for Rarotonga next Tuesday. The crew totals about 50, all of whom are on New Zealand articles, and there will be approximately 80 passengers. It is also expected that a considerable number of votes will be cast by passengers on the Wanganella leaving for Sydney on Oct** ber 14., ■