MARTON.
At Marton a good deal of "ginger" was introduced into the contest by the labour p^frty, who had nominated inZ T+l ldj\tes' ancl neyei" ijl histoiy of the borough has there been so much interest taken. The extended fninchise naturally contributed to an enlarged electoral roll, and voters to a largo extent exercised their privilege. Mr. Ivnigge, Town Clerk, was the returning officer, and the election was carried through which a hitch, and the returns were given expeditiously. J^or the Mayoralty there were two candidate* Messrs. Miles (solicitor), and Sicely (surveyor), whilst twelve candidates ofrered themselves for the six tavailable seats on the Council, namely Messrs Lewi. Wild. Lloyd. Sutcliffe; Gomez, Waters, OldaVr lle ' and Burt. rot^^^tXS reSUltGd " thG wSl!n^^ re Tnl^ w^e:—Llovd 400, Wildo 386, Tngle 323. SutelifFo 303 Low,* 244, Sinclair 23-3. Non-success
ful: Gomez 226, Burt 194, Strawbridge 364, Goyle 131, Oldfield 114. Informal A. - ■ ' ' .■■■■■■"
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Wanganui Chronicle, Issue 12881, 1 May 1913, Page 8
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149MARTON. Wanganui Chronicle, Issue 12881, 1 May 1913, Page 8
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