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Star (Christchurch), Issue 714, 6 September 1870, Page 1

TO THE BURGESSES oy TIIE CITY OF CHRISTCHURCH GENTLEMEN,— At the request of several friends and influential citizens of Christchurch I have consented to be nominated for one of the vacancies in the City Council, and referring thereto heg to say, that, if chosen by you, I will give every attention to matters of necessity and economy, in pursuance of which, I hope to demonstrate that a less rate than ls in the £, if judiciously expended, will meet all the requirements of our city. I shall be prepared to support any largo and comprehensive scheme for improving the fanitary condition of Christchurch, but I will be no party to any petty or vexatious legislation whatever. As it will be impossible for me to make a personal canvass, I hereby beg to solicit your votes and interest^at the ensuing election. I have the honour to be, Gentlemen, Yours' most obediently, FREDK. HOBBS Christchurch, Aug. 26, 1870. 1531 LATE FIRE. THE Business of the undersigned will be carried on (temporarily during the erection of their new stores) in tbo premises lately occupied by Mr Hughes, Stationer, directly opposite their Stores lately burnt down in Cashel street. 4797 c R. & D. SUTHERLAND. ■ *■■ j DRAYS AND CART<*. TUST ARRIVED, per JOHN KNOX-r, Town Drays and Farm Carts, WM. N lEVE, Ironmonger, 1231 c Colombo street.