A large number of influential ratepayers, representing every part of the Horokiwi Riding of the Hutt County, met at Pahautanui on Saturday for the purpose of discussing matters affecting the interests of the riding. After the opinion had been expressed by most of tlioso present that the ratepayers’ interests had not been properly conserved of late years, it- was decided that a change in the representation of the County Council was necessary. Two wellknown settlers who were present signified their willingness to abide by the decision of the meeting as to which should contest the seat. The choice fell by ballot upon Mr J. Walker, of Paremata, who announces in this issue liis intention of coming forward as a c»n-
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New Zealand Mail, Issue 1424, 15 June 1899, Page 34
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