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Gisborne Times, Volume XXVII, Issue 2468, 5 April 1909, Page 1

PUBLIC NOTICES. C: ■ • ' : : , ■ MAYORAL ELECTION. . }:'a v TO THE BURGESSES OP THE BOROUGH OF - GISBORNE. . X ADIES AND GENTLEMEN,— At the request of a large and influential body jof ratepayers, I Candidate for the Mayoralty of Gisborne. am The unfortunate fact that lam imperatively called away to Australia, and sliall be -absent for the next few weeks —at the very time when, in fairness to my supporters, I should be standing the brunt' of the contest I most keenly regret. .When I was definitely acquainted with the fact that my absence at such a critical time was utterly ; unavoidable, I requested my committee to release me from my pledge in the hope that. another candidate anight be found: After mature consideration, my committee unanimously decided to go on with the contest, in'the expressed belief'that the residents of Gisborne, wlto had in past years generously accorded me 6uch unbounded proofs of their goodwill, would freely recognise -that contracts entered into must be loyally carried out, and confidences reposed must be zealouslv guarded, .and .would still further increase my debt of gratitude.:by- further and greater proofs of their confidence in electing me to the high office of Chief -Magistrate!: - w.' - Having spent practically the whole of my life in your town and grown up amount you - and having recently sat for upwards of seven years at your Council table, I claim to have a thorough grasp of Hie Borough requirements. If elected, I promise to devote my whole energies to the promotion of your municipal welfare, so that when the end of my--term comes’ I shall have justified my selection by conscientiously carrying out the many important duties incident to the high office of Mayor of Gisborne. The various matters to my mind requiring immediate attention are: - DRAINAGE.— A good and efficient scheme of sewerage for the whole Borough which, whilst will not prove too burdensome to the rate*payersT ’in this connection-1 approve of the recent action of the Borough Couucil in their determination-toobtain a further report from Mr. March ant,, and when this is obtained I consider that Dr. Masons proposal should be adopted—that all schemes should _ be laid before a board of experts, who will previously be made acquainted with our financial position and prospects, that such board may decide which scheme shall be submitted to the burgesses. I regarddrainage as a most pressing want of ever increasing necessity, and therefore pledge myself j if elected, to li&v© proposals, siibixiitted in • a oletn*' Slid business* like manner for your approval at the very earliest opportunity. ROADS —I am convinced that a lost would, if judiciously handled, be ial roads in such an excellent state of uni of from £6OOO to £7OOO per year xpenditure On permanent formation hat. with the; advent of cheap metal osals are carried) we shall in the neat cads and footpaths without increased ontract of the Borough Council to ards per annum for five years, at a f haulage for many years ' past has loan of from £25,000 to £30,000: at quite sufficient to place our main arterepair that for many years to come a> would be available from revenue for of our back or secondary -streets, ; amt (if the present comity tramway profuture be able to provide first-class taxation. I entirely approve of. the take from the County Council SOOO haulage rate of 3s per vard. (The rate been 8s and 8s 6d per yard). OUTER HARBOR. —As the office of Mayor carries-with it a seat on the Harbor Board, it is of course necessary that. my.views on this mucli-discus-sed question should be put clearly before you. lam convinced that the construction of an Outer Harbor would unquestionably be in the best interests, not only of Gisborne, but of the whole district. I am of opinion that, thanks to our valuab’e endowments, shortly to bring in a largely increased rental, suchconstruction can be undertaken with but little■ risk of increased taxation. The expenditure of from £300,000 to £.100,000 must'necessarily be handled with extreme caution; and I would advocate that the very fullest and most complete information be obtained from reliable sources, iand that thereafter, a similar course to that suggested by Dr Mason regarding the drainage problem be adopted, namely, that all schemes be placed in the. hands of an independent and capable'Board of Experts, as was done for careful consideration, after the financial aspect had been'thoroughly inquired into by' a similar Board of Accountants and Financiers. The recommendations of such Boards,, if found practicable, to be placed before the ratepayers without further delay,'in a clear and understandable manner. In the meantime, I entirely approve of the present channel being kept open and improved, for I am convinced that'our river will at all times prove a valuable asset, and that it will never cease to be used by the small coasters. If elected I shall advocate the construction of a River Lock at or near the of the Waimata and Taruheru Rivers. Such a construction would make either river at all times and tides available for boating and other aquatic sports would abolish our abominable mudflats, and transform our river banks nto spots of beauty.. This is a matter primarily for the consideration of theHarbor Board. A scheme, in my opinion, could be devised for river improvement the cost of which should not fall on the municipal ratepayer. . I desire to express “my sincere thanks and gratitude to my riends and supporters for the generous manner in which they have stuck to me mder such trying circumstances ;and I again assure them that, it •lected I shall leave no stone unturned to deserve their confidence, and at the -xpiration of my term, confidently hope that a truthful summary of such term dlYbe: “DEEDS, NOT WORDS” lours faithfully, WILLIAM MILLER.

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