GISBORNE HOSPITAL AND CHARITABLE AID BOARD ELECTION.

White Ribbon, Volume 21, Issue 245, 18 November 1915, Page 6

GISBORNE HOSPITAL AND CHARITABLE AID BOARD ELECTION.

Referring to the report in last issue of the “White Ribbon” of the Gisborne appointment to the Hospital and Charitable Aid Hoard vacancy. At the* meeting of the Borough Council, at which the notice of motion was brought forward tc rescind the Mayor’s annointment, and to again elect the lady ratepayer who polled highest of the unsuccessful candidates at last election, and who had also been appointed at the first meeting of the Council after Dr Porter’s resignation had been received. The Council was again divided 5 to 5, the Mayor using both his deliberative and casting vote. Then a motion was carried, also on the casting vote of the Mayor, appointing himself to the vacancy on th; Board. The seal of the Council was then hastily affixed. Much indignation is felt here at this most undemocratic action, and a public meeting of protest is being called, White Ribbon members being especially active. It is worthy of note that all through the contest the only objection raised to Mrs Walker, has been on the score of her sex. Surely some of our Gisborne councillors are a bit behind the times.