MB HUGH SHORTLAND.
who has also announced himself as a candidate for Newton, is absolutely without a public record, but relies upon his relationship to a father and unole who ' did
the State some service.' Paternal and avuncular claims don't count for much in this democratic land, unless the father or uncle happens to be fcir Harry Hobnails. So far, Mr Shortland has failed to unfold his political wallet. Except that he is a 'solicitor, etc.,' the public know nothing of him. I forgot ; he is also known as the determined foe of the Social Purity Society and of Women's Rights generally. If he wishes to be elected, he will have to show better cause than has yet been disclosed. There are too many solicitors, etc., in the field, and even the historic patronymic which he bears will not make Mr Shortland acceptable to the public.
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Observer, Volume X, Issue 622, 29 November 1890, Page 3
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146MB HUGH SHORTLAND. Observer, Volume X, Issue 622, 29 November 1890, Page 3
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