THE INANGAHUA ELECTION.
(By Telegraph.) Bbefton, May 7. The nomination for the Inangahua election took place at noon to-day. Mr Shaw and Mr Wakefield were nominated. The show of hands, ac officially declared, was — Shaw, 70 ; Wakefield, 32. A poll was demanded by the latter. - Lateb. Mr Wakefield held large meetings at Neleoo Creek and Moonlight on Saturday, and received unanimous votes of confidence at both places. At the nomination to-day the show of hands was m favor of Mr Shaw, whose supporters were brought m from all directions. Mr Wakefield addresses the eleotors here to-night, when a great gathering is expected. The excitement throughout the district is intense, more interest being taken m the election than ever before on the West Coast.
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Timaru Herald, Volume XXXVIII, Issue 2690, 8 May 1883, Page 2
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123THE INANGAHUA ELECTION. Timaru Herald, Volume XXXVIII, Issue 2690, 8 May 1883, Page 2
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