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Gisborne Times, Volume XXVII, Issue 2416, 3 February 1909, Page 6

TO VISIT OUR TEMPORARY PREMISE'S (NEXT E. REYNOLDS) TWO DOORS FROM GREY STREET. f\ UR GOODS ARE PACKED UP TO THE CELLINI!, vi and we are very much cramped for SPACE, SO WE HAVE CUT THE PRICES WITHOUT MERCY IN ORDER TO REDUCE STOCK. 15 TO 50 PER CENT DISCOUNT OFF EVERY ARTICLE. C. ROSIE & CO.

HARBOR BOARD ELECTIONS. TO THE .RATEPAYERS OF COOK ART) WAIAPTJ COUNTIES. Ladies and gentlemen,— 1 beg to offer myself as a candidate at the Election lor two members of the Gisborne Harbor Board to be held on February Bth. In' regard to the proposed outer harbor, I am of opinion that neither of the schemes brought forward have sufficient data behind them to. justify us in borrowing such a. large sum of money to spend upon what can only be at the best an experimental work. One of the engineers m his report admits that the proposed work can never be relied upon as a harbor of refuge, owing to the fact that it would be unsafe (o attempt to enter it in bad weather. This admission coupled with tin' fact that the generally expressed opinion amongst shipmasters is that at best it would be only a line ■weather harbor, should bo sufficient to convince all prudent persons of the necessity of caution before finally committing ourselves to a work of such magnitude and such doubtful utility. As the river is likely to be our only harbor for some time to come I consider it essential that a more up-to-date plant should be acquired for dealing with the silt question. I do not consider the policy of placing heavier burdens upon the shipping is a wise one. as it tends to limit the number of vessels coming to the port, and if pushed to extremes may result in an increase of freight being charged. If you do me the honor to elect me as one of your representatives you may rely upon my doing my best to further the interests of the district generally. Yours Faithfully, J. B. KELLS.

HARBOR BOARD ELECTION. TO THE COUNTY RATEPAYERS. Ladies and gentlemen I have had the honor of representing the County on the Harbor Board lor the past ten years, and confidently come before yon again as ' one who inis studied your best inter- ] ests in the past. When last elected, in 1906, I was assured by many of my supporters that if I used my best- endeavors to prevent the then present rate of id in the £ for the County from being increased. I would be meeting their wishes satisfactorily. I have fully kept my pledge on this point by joining the progressive party on the Board and 'abolishing the rate, I hope for good and all, without impairing the finances of the Board. I am a strong advocate for the outer harbor scheme being placed before the ratepayers, as I am convinced that this great work can be undertaken without any risk of having to strike a rate, as I am strongly opposed to the Harbor Board ever striking a rate again, unless for a very pressing or temporary need. . The soundness of the progressive policy adopted by a bare majority of only one in the Board is conclusively proved by the fact that for two years wo have had- no rate to pay, and have enjoyed practically a reduction of 50 per cent on the wharfages, which, in contrast with the term ending i9o6 v shows a direct saving to the people in the last two years of £27,800. It will be seen by a financial statement compiled by Messrs Witty and Coleman, secretary mud auditor of tbe Board, and approved by tho Finance Committee and the Board, that -if this same policy is followed, we can raise snllicient to expend £350,000 on the outer harbor, as well as pay off the balance of £50.000 remaining due of the old Harbor loan of £200,000, and £4OOO per annum for--the administration of the* new outer harbor, without any financial strain whatever requiring to he met by striking rates or any increase in the present wharfages, the shipping alone being charged £SOOO per annum extra. for their increased facilities when the harbor is complete. - Trusting that I may merit a continuance of your confidence, and assuring you of my best endeavors', -to work in and for your interests, I remain, Yours respectfully, D. HEPBURN. WELLINGTON HOUSE. GREAT OUR SUMMERY SALE NOW ON. EVERY ARTICLE REDUCED.