THE GENERAL ELECTION.
[Pib Press Association.] ELTHAM, April 15. Four candidates were ouVin the Opposition interests for the Egmont 6©at Messrs^ B. Dive, J. Marx, G. Preece and C. A. Wilkinson. A caucus convened by the organiser was held last night. Mr Wilkinson refused to submit his name-, stating that he would stand against all-comers. .Mr Marx withdrew his name, and in the absence of Mr Preece a. ballot was taken between him and Mr Dive. Th c result was practically unanimously in favour of Mr Dive, who was chosen to contest the seat.
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Star (Christchurch), Issue 9212, 15 April 1908, Page 3
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