SOUTH OTAGO

Otago Daily Times, Issue 23499, 13 May 1938, Page 12

SOUTH OTAGO

BALCLUTHA Mayoral Election The majority of 228 gained by Mr j h Stevenson in the mayora, election was the largest recorded m a mayoral contest locally for many years. There were 1012 names on the roll, but only 738 voles were recorded. Owing to a misunderstanding, there was no oporlunily to deliver speeches after the result had been declared, but inter, at the Plunket Hall, the two candidates met in public, and Mi A. A Campbell heartily congratulated Mr Stevenson in winning so decisively what had been a clean contest from beginning to end. Mr Stevenson suitably acknowledged the sentiment expressed. The audience cheered both men, and afterwards gave a special cheer for the new Mayor.

Rugby Football Following Ere the referees for Saturday’s matches:—Senior A: Tok6 v. Crescent, at Milton (IVIr L. J. Edwards), Clutha v. Clinton, at Balclutha (Mr A. Fras-r) B Section: Star v. Gatlins, at Owaka (Mr A. Gawn); Union v. Valley, at Clydevale (Mr J. Martin). Second Grade: Toko v. Crescent, at Kaitangala (Mr J. Perriam); Clutha v. Clinton at Clinton (Mr W. Caldwell) Third Grade; Toko v. Clutha, at Milton, at 1.30 (Mr S. McNoe). Personal Mr S. Riach was the returning officer for the Clutha County elections, Mr A. K. Baxter being still confined 'ia his room through. JlLnosa-