A RE-COUNT.
WELLINGTON CITY COUNCIL. MR, SEMPLE GAINS SEAT. By Telttr •*w:.ri Pross Association. WELLINGTON ,May 8. In a recount of the municipal poll Mr Robert Semple (Labour) gained 787 votes, which moved him up three places, and gavo him a seat, displacing Mr Forsyth, who was originally ,n candidate for tho lnayorality, but who, after some discussion, stood down in favour of Mr Norwood, who beat tho Labour nominee, Mr Chapman, for the muyonditv.
The result created a mild sensation. The returning ollicer explains that many results on election night came through on the ’phone, and, owing to noise, mistakes were inevitable.
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Timaru Herald, Volume XCVIII, 9 May 1925, Page 9
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103A RE-COUNT. Timaru Herald, Volume XCVIII, 9 May 1925, Page 9
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