LOCAL BODY ELECTION

Wanganui Chronicle, Volume 80, Issue 109, 11 May 1938, Page 6

LOCAL BODY ELECTION

TO-DAY IS POLLING DAY STRIKE-OUT SYSTEM OF VOTING ELECTORS ASKED TO 3 OTE EARLY To-day is local body election day. Booths will open al 9 a.m. and in the city will close at 7 p.m., in the country at 6 p.m. Electors, particularly in the city and borough areas, are asked to record their votes early. When applying for ballot papers it will simplify procedure if the elector gives th., surname, Christian names, address and occupation clearly and distinctly Voting papers bear the names oi the candidates in alphabetical order. Electors must strike out the name, or names, of those for whom tney do not wish to vote. A ballot paper will be informal it more than the requited number of names is left untouched. For instance, 12 city councillors ate required, and if a paper leaves 13 names untouched it will be informal. Electors should read clearly and calmly the instructions given on each ballot paper and then proceed to vole. A good method, before striking any name out, is to go down the ballot paper and lightly tick the candidates it is intended to support, count then, and make sure that they do not exceed the number required, and then strike the rest out. The following elections will take place in the Wanganui district to-day: 27 City and District Issues In Wanganui City: Mayoralty, City Council, Harbour, Hospital and Power Boards (five issues). Raetihi: Mayoralty and Borough Council (two issues). Ohakune: Mayoralty and Borough Council (two issues). Taihape: Borough Council (one issue). Patea: Borough Council (oik issue). Wanganui County: Mangamahu Riding lone issue). Waitotara County: WestmereBrunswick Riding (one issue). Rangitikei County: Otakapu, Otairi, Te Kapua, Awarua and Ruanui Ridings (five issues). Patea County: Moumahaki Riding (one issue). Manawatu County: Sandon Riding, Rongotea Riding and representative on the Palmerston North Hospital Board (three issues). Kiwitea County: Peep-o-Day Riding and representative on the Palmerston North Hospital Board (two issues). Kiwitea Rabbit Board: Election of trustees (one issue). Mangaweka: Town Board (one issue). Waverley: Town Board (one issue). Huntervillo: Town Board (one issue). City Polling Booths The following polling booths have been established in the city: Drill Hall, Maria Place; Baptist Schoolroom, corner Campbell and Ingestre Streets; Methodist Schoolroom, Keith Street; Richardson’s Store, corner Victoria Avenue and Liverpool Streit; St. Andrew’s Schoolroom, Glouceslci Street; Benbrook’s Store, corner Somme Parade and Lewis Avenue, Upper Aramoho; Methodist SAioolroom, Somme Parade, Aramoho; Presbyterian Schoolroom, Great North Road, St. John's Hill; Town Hall Duncan Street, Wanganui East; Boswell's Store, corner Rangitikei and Kitchener Streets, Wanganui East; Railway Social Hall, Guyton Street; Town Hall, Tawa Street, Gonvi\e; Shop adjoining Tucker's Butchery, Gonville Junction; Anderson's Motor Garage, 87 Smithfield Road, Gonville; Town Hall, Bryce Street, Castleclift; Bluett's Store, corner Rangiora and Karaka Streets, Castlecliff; Wansbrough’s Store, Durie Street, Durie Hill.