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Taranaki Daily News, Volume LIV, Issue 251, 23 April 1912, Page 1

NOTICE RE HALF-HOLIDAY. JjiFROM SATURDAY NEXT, April 27, Messrs. Hawkins and Smith, wine and spirit merchants, will hold their weekly half-holiday on SATURDAY Instead of THURSDAY. BOROUGH OF NEW PLYMOUTH. In the matter of "The Municipal Corporations Act, 1008," and of "The Local Elections and Polls Act, 1908." J HEREBY give notice that the following persons have been duly nominated as candidates for the office of Mayor of the Borough of New Plymouth. BROWNE, GEORGE WILLIAM. MEDLEYjWOHN SPENCER SELWYN. Anijl there being only one Vacancy to be filled 1 hereby also give notice that a Poll will be taken as between the said Candidates on WEDNESDAY, the 24th day of April, 1912. The Polling Booths will be situate as under:— Public Hall, Fitzroy. The residence of Mr. S. T. Crocker, corner Devon and Eliot streets. The Town Hall, King street, New Plymouth. The residence of Mr. G. A. Corney, corner of Devon and Mt. Edgecombe streets. Polling hours, 9 a.m. to 7 p.m. Dated this 17th day of April, 1912. F. T. BELLRINGER, Returning Officer for the Borough of New Plymouth. TO THE ELECTORS OF THE BOROUGH OF NEW PLYMOUTH. JN RESPONSE to the large and influential deputation which waited upon me a few days ago, I consented to allow myself to be nominated for the office of Mayor of New Plymouth. In soliciting the suffrages of my fellow electors I am content to allow my past services (eight years as a Councillor, including six years Chairman of the Electric Light Committee and eight months Mayor), and also my services on the Taranaki Hospital Board, to speak for themselves. During my term of office as Mayor I did everything I could to further those progressive measures initiated by the late Mr. Tisch, including the Greater New Plymouth and Tramway schemes. In the administration of the different departments of the Borough my aim j was always to see that the greatest efficiency was combined with economy, and to see that the ratepayers received 20s for every £1 spent. I have always been for progress, and if elected I will continue the efforts I have made towards improving the town and making it more attractive. Yours faithfully, G. W. BROWNE. MAYORAL ELECTION. TO THE ELECTORS OF THE NEW PLYMOUTH BOROUGH. Ladies and Gentlemen, — In response to the invitation of numerous electors I have decided to offer myself as a candidate at the ensuing Mayoral Election. "My policy, if elected, will be a progressive one. I am in favor of Tramways for New Plymouth, and also other progressive measures, with a view to bringing the ' town thoroughly up to date. I have had some years' experience as a Borough Councillor, and in soliciting your votes in. my favor can assure you that I will use every endeavor to promote the welfare of our town. Yours faithfully J. S. S. MEDLEY. ST. AUBYN TOWN BOARD. Tn the Matter of "The Town Boards Act, 1908," and of "The Local Elections and Polls Act, 1908." J HEREBY give public notice that an election for the purpose of electing one Commissioner to fill the extraordinary vacancy now existing in the Board of the said district will be held on TUESDAY, the 30th day of April, 1912, and I hereby appoint the Town Board's office, Brougham street. New Plymouth, as the place, and WEDNESDAY, the fMtli day of April, [912 (before noon) as the time for nominations of candidates. Dated this 12th day of April, 1912. M. FLEETWOOD, Returning Officer, St. Aubvn Town District. GOVERNMENT LIFE INSURANCE DEPARTMENT. JjOST POLICY. T?VIDENCE having been supplied of the loss or destruction of policy numbered 57W in the books of this Department on the life of Frederick Old, ol Sentry Hill, formerly of Manaia, I hereby give notice of my intention to issue a' copy to take the place thereof on the 7th day of 'May. '191.2, unless objection be lodsred before that date. J. H. RICHARDSON, Government Insurance Commissioner. Wellington, April 23, 1912.