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The Hon. Seceetaey, Riverstone Branch of Single Tax League, to Mrs. Ballance. Deae Madam, — Riverstone, New South Wales, 24th April, 1893. I am directed by a unanimous vote at the last meeting of the Riverstone Branch of the Single Tax League of New South Wales to convey to you their heartfelt sympathy with you in your great bereavement, and trust that the great Creator will sustain you in this your hour of affliction. I have, &c, Mrs. Ballance. Henry Saundeecock, Hon. Secretary.

The Seceetaey, Melbourne Democratic Club, to Mrs. Ballance. Deae Madam, — 405, Swanston Street, 21st May, 1893. I am instructed to forward to you the following resolution passed in meeting of members assembled : " That this meeting of the members of the Melbourne Democratic Club deeply deplores the death of the Hon. John Ballance as a serious calamity to the people of New Zealand and Australia, and desires to record its recognition of the success of the consistently-radical policy which has proved so successful in New Zealand, and of which the now deceased statesman was the most distinguished exponent; and sincerely condoles with Mrs. Ballance on the severe bereavement which she has sustained." Yours, &c, Mrs. Ballance. H. Ibbotson, Secretary.

The Seceetaey, West Australian Trades and Labour Council, to the Seceetaey, Liberal Association, New Zealand. My Deae Sic,— Perth, W.A., 18th May, 1893. At a meeting of the above council on Friday last the following motion was carried unanimously : " That this council forward a letter to the New Zealand Liberal Association expressing its deep sympathy with them in the loss they and advanced liberalism generally have sustained by the death of Mr. Ballance, whose unswerving devotion to the cause of the workers generally has been productive of such good results." I was instructed to send a copy of the resolution to the Liberal Association, of which I understand you are secretary. It is needless for me to add my personal expression of regret at the loss of one who has worked so faithfully in the cause of democracy. I send j-ou copy of the West Australian containing report of meeting. Wishing your association every success, I remain, &c, Richard Hoenby, Hon. Secretary. The Secretary, Liberal Association, New Zealand.

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