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DISTRIBUTED TO VOTERS ACTION BY THE POLICE (Per United Press Association) AUCKLAND, May 8. The vigilance exercised by a large number of detectives uniformed officers during the progress of the voting in the municipal elections resulted in the taking of the names of persons who were distributing printed cards bearing the names of candidates. While the police officials said subsequently that they could not reveal whether any prosecutions were contemplated, it was admitted that the purpose of the action at the booths was to emphasise the law regarding interference with electors at or-on their way to the booths. The activity of the police was disconcerting to many of those who were requested to supply their names. It was apparent that very few were acquainted with the law in question. The provision states that every person is liable to a fine not exceeding £2O who, at an election, in any way interferes with any elector either in the- polling booth or on his way there with the intention of influencing him or advising him as to his vote.
It was stated by the police that reports from various officers would have to be awaited before any estimate of the number of names taken could be made.
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Otago Daily Times, Issue 22566, 9 May 1935, Page 10
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207PRINTED CARDS Otago Daily Times, Issue 22566, 9 May 1935, Page 10
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