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TO THE ELECTORS
OF THE
ELKO TORATE
OF
EAST MAITLAND.
GENTLEMEN,-The defeat of the Government
upon the second reading of the Land Bill has resulted in a Uissalution o' ' .rhameût- __ ...
*n justification of »>- orinciples which I~nave ontinuôîftli advoc^ied, anil which were unanimously tdorsed by you at my first election in 1880, I con iered it my duty in the interests of the country to cord my vote in opposition to the Consolidating nd Bill.
ipart from my private views, the expressions of nlon so forcibly and BO generally conveyed .ough the columns of the press, and in ay other ways during the past five years,
hardly leave room for a doubt, the conn demands the thorough rec instruction of a n which is unsound in principle ; fraught with Ù0U8 effects upon the social and moral cbarac the people, and destined ultimately to retard -ess of a colony which embodies all the
«sentis! under wisely devised laws to in
*'-in, and to ensure the settlement of
^dustrious yeomanry, whose homes
? inestimable blessings of peace,
My earnest conviction is len of our present land into a nation unequalled . .j». with institutions based ..,<ret Shea of liberty and freedom.
not excessive <g to me to know that my Proportionate ant question baa met with realised were
Colly Creek w / cerely for the renewed ex pens brought li nee, emanating es they do 2d to 10s lOd. 'uential a body of electors, Buchanan, Esq.,. liasses in the community. Clark Bros, 34,"', h your wisn to allow nj.y 7B lid ; A. LojL re-e.. "t'nn would be an act I4s 6d; Mrs. ¿_- jfore willin^iy accede to your 4d; Namoi Bfj'iy hope thal it I have again the 9s, from ¿anting you my actionB may strengthen "J-fifll-npair the confidence yon have hitherto
din me.
Yours faithfully,
JAMES N. BEUNKEE. iaudeville, West Maitland,
24tb November, 1882. 439
TO THE ELECTORS
. OF
PATRICK'S PLAIiYS.
ENTLEMEN,-In compliance with numerous * requests, strong persnaeions and assurances of ny fitness, qualifications, and popularity, and whelming promises of support, I HAVE BEEN ÜCBD TO OFFER MYSELF AS A CANDIDATE i THE POSITION AS YOUR BEPRKSBNTA .B in the Parliament now about to be elected, soliciting your support and influent to secure my Hon, I deem it my duty to afford you a brief, nehenBive, and decisive expression of my poll -?entiments and views,
. a supporter of the Parkes Government, and
tntinue to'be BO as long as they carry out the Ivanced, enlightened, and liberal policy which my opinion, conduced so much to the rapid
and great prosperity of the colony at large. in favor of the present Land Act in
principle, but would like to see some díñente, which will doubtless be made
i* considered in the House in Com
i to Mr. Stuart's amendments, which I greatly prejudice the Free Selector, of free selection before survey,
nt admirer of the present system of ion, and consider that the colony in ,ly indebted to the present Govern berat and effective administration of
vor of the establishment of a High
on with the present system ?
-*TAP' .*"*..*».' '«fin5*
(iloiln-N
_ /
GENTLEMEN,- At the request of a large nnmber
of Electors, I respectfully offer myself as a Candidate for your suffrages.
On the immediate question now referred to the electors of the colony, I am decidedly in favour of a change in our Land Laws and their administration.
The Parliament requires renovating, and the re- sponsibility of doing so to procure the best results devolves upon you and other constituencies. When applied to dealing with the public estate, the words alienation and spoliation ere in my opinion synono mous. I am therefore in favour of doing away with the former to get rid of the latter, by abrogating the power hitherto exercised by the Government in alienating the lands of the colony, and that'hence forth tbey be held in trust, and dealt with for the eqnitablebeneflt of the present and future inhabi-
tants of New South Wales.
On the question of fitness to represent you, I have been 45 years a resident in the colony, and engaged in developing its resources, pastoral, agricultural, mineral and other industries. I have been a resident on tbe Hunter for 40 years and during that time bave been connected with its educational, municipal and charitable institutions, on each of which I think I have left my mirk. I bave also taken a deep interest in politics, been a careful observer of passing events, experienced the vicissitudes of colonial life. M -Dent on all questions affecting the public in- **« therefore derived from and matured by
take a tour of the electorate and
\ before the day of election on
". I think you are interested
jue.
m any man whodewreiM»BeothB ws maintained, or the present
in office.
i?,hts of humanity have long been y the ParkeB-Robertson administra .efence of these rights I respectfully i and influence of all whose views ine,and who think I may be trusted
min Parliament.
Yours respectfully, .
THOMAS ADAM.
Jerrace, I fernher, 1882. 613
TO THE ELECTORS'
Upper
Hunter.
OENTLEMEN,-Two years ago, when a com-
parative stranger, yon honoured me with election as one of your Representatives in the Legislative Assembly, principally in consequence of my antagonism to the present land laws.
The Government, whose policy I then denounced, by their determination to maintain and perpetuate those laws, and thereby with a cat-like tenacity, cling to the emoluments of office, have rendered it necessary that you should again, in the same decisive manner, record your protest agate-Ht an attempt to perpetuate a law bristling witn in- justice and tyranny. .
My sole desire, when first asking for your con- fidence, was to see those laws amended; the time has at length, arrived .when there is a possibility of my wishes'being canied out. The nature of the amendments I desire is familiar to you, and not- withstanding the temptations to yield to requests to contest an electorate nearer Sydney, of lees im- portance and with less responsibilities, I cannot alter my ni ture by being ungrateiul to a constituency that bas shown so much confidence in me at such a critical time as the present.
I will submit my career in Parliament to you with the greatest possible confidence my strongest opponent at the last election cannot point to an in- stance where my conduct was inconsistent with the views I submitted to you when you, by no uncertain sound, entrusted me with your confidence.
I gave the Government my support so long as their conduct in my opinion could benefit tbe country, but I never gave them that slavish support which first cost the country over (£17,000) seventeen thousand pounds, by a corrupt and ignorant vote in favor of the memorable Milburn Creek swindle, although then a novice in Parliament. With the late lamented Stephen Campbell Brown end » small minority, I remained until four o'clock in the morn- ing, endeavoring to eave the country the loss and disgrace attendant upon that vote.
No sooner did the loss of the Milburn Creek money seem to be forgotten tban half-a-million of property was destroyed by the gross neglect of those who still wish to draw their salaries upon the pretence that they are caring for the interest of the colony.
I will meet you personally, and justify my con- duct during the short time I have been one of your members. Whether in a minority or. not, I never shrank from fighting for, i id giving expression to, my opinions, as you will remember from my per- sistent opposition to the tyrannical clauses attempted to be inserted in the Licensing Bill and some of the provisions now in that Act.
Considering that the late Assembly waa elected chiefly for the purpose of reforming the Land laws, yon ara no doubt like myself at a loss to know why this dissolution should take piece at tbe time such reformation was possible. Is it because the members, who in such a docile manner followed the Government, have by experience learned too mucb, and that their duty to the country will not allow them to ehut their eyes to humbug any longer.
Your local wants have had my attention so far as my physical ability would permit, consistently with my duty to preserve the honor and independence of your electorate, from ita members asking for favors from a Government they bad no confidence in. Just claims were demanded, not solicited as favors.
, Gentlemen, in conclusion, I ask you if you are satisfied with the present Land laws, and dissatisfied with my conduct, to reject me at the ensuing elec- tion. If not, I shall again be proud of being your
member.
Yours obediently,
J. M'LAUGHLIN.
Sydney, Nov. 23, 1882. 406
T^
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.native ..¿posits on , ont final pay j stem of Auction juana Boards to be
xVn Court, into all matters -."... ..non of the law, with right of .um its decit» n, Paleases to be done away Reserves to be made on each side of proposed .way Lines. A Division of the Country into Pas- cal and Agricultural Areas. N V
These are my political opinions in r e present crisis, upon which I elect to take my starrt. 'I «ball at an ¡ early date meet you, and more fully dilate upon my
reasons for opposing the Parkes and Robertson Government and their measures and administrations. 1 Trusting that I still hold the confidence that you have hitherto so generously accorded me.
Yours faithfully,
W. R. CAMPBELL.
117, Lankelly Terrace,
Macleay-Btreet,
23rd November, 1882, 414 TO THE ELBCTOBB OP MOB3HTH.
GENTLEMEN,-Having been informed that a
large and influentially signed Requisition is at once to be forwarded, asking me to become A CANDIDATE FOR THE BEAT FOR YOUR ELEC TOßATE/vacant by the dissolution of Parliament on the Land Bill of the Government, I HAVE CON- SENTED TO DO SO from a sense of public duty. After ten years of arduous and continuous applica- tion to Parliamentary work, I bad resolved, when opportunity offered, to take a rest, But I cannot resist the appeal made to me by you to test the vital issue before the country, by contesting the seat for Morpeth with your late member, who is a Minister, whose Government, instead of responding to the almost universal call for a radical change in the Land Laws of the colony, proposed to re-enact them in a consolidated form, with slight amendments, in detail, and a cbildieb new proposition. This the late Assembly emphatically refused to do, even by the votes of many of the most devoted followers of the Ministry. The people have now an opportunity to decide who were right. The Government and their Rervile following are raising false issues ; but tbe only question before the country is that which I have in- dicated. I voted against the perpetuation of the existing Land Acts, which have not only grievously failed in their objects, but have proved a curse to the country. If you select me as your member I aball- as I have hitherto done,-while eerving my adopted country to the beat of my powers, unceasingly work for the advancement of the electorate I represent. I shall be amongst yew as early ae possible, when """ T:n hoc« nnnnrtav-« _ V leam my views on all
icernment.
-.'^'¿»^ ¿piont servant,
"V^i'^ECnD. H. JACOB.
Ajbjeid,a5ti»aQTi,"a^j m
Tg Henry Emanuel Cok, %
S'STDisrsi'sr.
DEAR SIR,-We, the undersigned Electors of
West Maitland, respectfully request that you will allow yourself to be NOMINATED AT THE ENSUING ELECTION ; and should you consent, we pledge ourselves to nee all legitimate means to
secure your return. John Lee
W. H Mullen Carl F. Soiling
William Filmer Geo. Barrow James Birrell J. Woodforth R. Arnold Ben Hart
G. H V. Beckmann James J. Callaghan
Fred, Menkens J. A. Pulbrook
C. H. C, Harmening
Wm. Bruce R. M'Lean
Chas. Cannon
James Wolstenbolme O. K. Young
M. Moore C. Hart
John Eckford
Chas. H. Arkell
Thomas Johnston James Mackay John E. Bourke Henry Fitness F. Nicholson
William E. Filmer Richard Bailey Robert Dilley R. M'Lean
Thomas Relton Neil Watt
Samt. Bettles E. Howenh
Samuel Israel T. Ward
W. L Cooper
A. Smith
F. G. farrow
Ches. F. Richards F. Jones
B. Buffier
J. M'Donald R, T. Bible J. Waters
William Simpson George Richards T. M'Clesrken Edwin Horder Thos. O'Hearn
Michael Rouhen Tbos. Backhus
Robert S. Dodds
Joseph Medium, jun.
John Markwell
William Risby
Peter Minah
Mark Nesbitt
W. Tooze, jun.
Robt. Bussell, jun. J. M. White
Thomas Brown
Edward Howerth F. Edwards, jr. G. W. Hill
J. J. M'Neall R, J. Cook S. W. Ellis B. Barnes E. Scrivin
C. T. Phillips John Megann
Charles Elemes
A. J. C. Tubman Neil Kelly
C. J. Brackenrig W. D. Power
Alexander Carfree
Joseph Wm. Napier Richard Canhsm Samuel Boulden
Henry Hector James Kelly William Cox S. Crals
Thoa. Clark
John Normoyle C. B. Griffiths S. Fitzgerald
H, J Emmerson Martin Brennan Joseph Boyce
Thoa. C. Beckett A. Warren
H. S. Marsh R. Smith
Henry D. Cohen
John E. Holloway M. Darcy
- M'Mahon
William Slater P. MKee
George Brown John M'Donald D. 0*Halioran T. Miller
James Freier
Charles S, Crutch Tbos. Feran, jun. John Boyle F. Edwards W. Ryan
JameB Marky
J. Swan
Samuel .Elwell
Sidney E. Tapner John A. Leiper John Walsh
Edmund James Danny Henryi Hector David Brown J. W. Sullivan W. Quinn
'William Binns James G. Mair John Sheppard
James Sculthorp Hubert Jennings Tobias Jennings James Storey James Bogan
Thomas Bogan Albert Ford
James Waller
Hewitt Bonfield John Green
John Sullivan
William Taylor Thomas Ogle '
William Sullivan Pierce Duff
Benjamin Sullivan George L. Lee J. W. Sullivan J. J. Barry
J. J, Sheppard Thos. C. Howe S. F. Barry
Samuel H. Seward George Lee
Jas. C. O'Connor James Cooke L. Marks
F.G.Fullford
S. H. Chapman S. Asquith
Thomas Brookes James Kavanagh
Richard Hammond John Bennett
Thomas Hannigan Albert A. MannaU J ames Tapp A. O'Connor Thomas Best G.R. Pidding
Mathew Seymour John Bromhead G. Eckford
James E. Waylen'' James Birrell Fred. Ed warr* Dr. Parnell.
To Messrs. WOLSTENHOLME, MULLEN, JÍ LEE, SOL«
UNG, BUSSELL, ABNOLD, YOUNO, FTLHEB, and the other electors signing Ufe above requi- sition.
GENTLEMEN, -In response to your flattering 'quisition asking me to becomr'a candidate for the
..resentation of West MaitlarJ in the ensuing Par-
ent, I have much pleasureAn declaring my wil-
li to do so, and will take an early opportunity
\ally placing my poJftical views before you,
?» that they wiM command the emphatic
t of tbe Elejftre.
.rdto.*he issue put to the country by the
' ment, I may Bay that had I hod a itive Assembly, my vote should ¿gainst the Land Bill introduced by it, for reasons which I shall hereafter . ^ortunity of explaining.
I have the honor to be,
Gentlemen,
Yours faithfully,
H. E. COHEN.
'Ve
Chambers, 89 Elizabeth-at.,
November 25,1882.
648
ZMZIR- JBL. IE.
COHEN'S
COMMITTEE.
W.H. Mullen John Lee
Robt. Campbell R. A. Young
G. Milne
F. Nicholson
J. Wolstenholme Jas. Birrell Dr. Parnell
T. Henderson J. G. Chapman F. McLean H. Fitness N. Gillies
W. Tooze, jun.
A. Ford
Hobt. Nixon John Libby E. J. Denny
Leonard Hammond F. Edwards,jun, Joseph Boyce George Brown
Wm. Wormleaton E. Wall
G. W. Barnes
George Webb
John Sheppard
Hubert Jennings
J. A. Waller, jun. William Slater Fred. Edwards Peter Minch E. A. Young Jnhn Mayo
Alfred Hobbs -
William Bussell John Waipht
George Carroll P. Carroll
M. Scott
James Stafford
James Stapleton J. W. Buttler Neil Watt J.Leo
G. Goodman
Robert Arnold P. M'Kee
J. McDonald C. Parnell
T. A. Quigan
Andrew Hatcher E, Lambert J, Hazlett
A. Seaward H, Leonard
S. A. Fitzgerald
W. E. Filmer, jun,
R. Bussell
H. Beawood J. Balcolme
W. Hutchinson Ed. Freeman
Thomas Doharty George Lee, senr, 8. Fitzgerald H, Smith J. Quigan
Thos. Leedsam H. Heywood J. Markwell E. Yonng C. Trossell
James Waller, senr, J. J. Sheppard J. J. Webb
Jonathan Webb John E. Bourke S. Israel
CENTRAL COMMITTEE ROOMS, OPPOSITE J.
LEE & CO.'S, High-street.
W. H; MÜLLEN,
661 Hon. Bec.
TO THE ELECTORS
* AND
Free Selectors
OF THE
GWYDIR
/%? JTLBMEN.-I beg to thank you most ein \_>. cerely lor tbe honor you bave conferred upon me in requesting me to allow myself to be nominated as a candidate for your suffrages at the forthcoming contest for the Electoral District of tbe Gwydir, and have very great pleasure in complying therewith.
As a resident amongst you for the last 15 years, and having at different times travelled throughout tbe length end breadth of the Electorate, I may safely say that I possess a knowledge of its requirements " second to none," and should I be returned, shall use my best endeavours for its advancement and im- provement whenever opportunity offers.
With regard to the one great question at issue. viz., the Land Law, I am entirely opposed to tbe Bill introduced by Sir John Robertson, and upon which the Government bave suffered defeat, as it contains all the objectionable principles of previous Lands Acts, and also offers still further in- ducements for the evasion of the law to those who have studied it to their own advantage under exist- ing circumstances, and when we think over the outrages and persecutions suffered by the poorer classes of the community at the hands of tbeir more wealthy aud influential neighbours, under the sanc- tion of the laws of tbe colony; it is time those laws were altered for the benefit and protection of those who under the present order of things are unable to protect themselves,
My views upon the Land Question, briefly stated,
areas follows:
1. Tbe abolition of auction sales other than town and suburban lots.
2. Improvements on Crown lands not to bar selection, but such improvements to be appraised to ascertain tbeir value to the ee'ect.r,end to be paid for by selector within 3 months of valuation.
3. Five years' residence on selections, and no transfer of land to take place until the expiration of
that time.
4. Tbe abolition of interest and introduction of a land tax in lieu thereof, charged proportionately on all conditionally purchased and treehold lands.
5. No non-resident selections at any price.
6. The abolition of mineral op.'« other than in bona fide mining districts.
7. Tbi division of land into first and second class districts.
8. The abolition of pre-Iesses, and to allow select- ors to take up from 40 to 640 acres in first-class, and from 40 to 2560 acres in second class districts, on which a deposit of Is. per acre should be charged, the balance to be paid in 19 annual instalments of le. per acre.
9. Tbe establishment of Local Land Boards in the respective land districts of the colony, such boards to consist of five members to be elected by the landholders of such districts, whose areas of land are not less than 40 acres.
10. The withdrawal of water reserves from lease and sale for the benefit of squatters and selectors alike.
As an advocate of the above views, and as it is admitted on all sides that the Land Question is the one all-absorbing topic of the day, I venture to seek your support, and being a local man, knowing well your requirements, as well as having a personal stake Bnd interest in the district, leave myself con- fidently in your bands,
As, however, I am a perfect " new chum" in the political arena, allow me briefly to state my opinions on subjects of general welfare and interest.
I am quite in accord with the Education Act in its present form, as judging by results it appears to gi?» satisfaction to all classes of the community.
.»dvocate for the extension of Railways, particularly for tbe connection of the me with Sydney.
advocate for increased Immigration, feeling 1 that the great"»« our population, the ir prosperity. ~ i
a advocate for necessary Public Works, more ~ily the maintenance of Public Roads and'
erection -of Bridges in the interior portionérof the j colony. ' I
Should you do me the honor to elect me es your representative, it will be my duty and pleasure to at all times serve you truly and faithfully ; and any measures brought forward, having in view the general welfare and prosperity of the colony, will always command my warmest sympathy and support.
Faithfolly yours,
T. H. HASSALL.
Oaklands, Moree. 781
To the Electors
OF
Gloucester.
GENTLEMEN,-As it is necessary for you ti/bxer
eise your right to return a member to the new Parliament, I beg to offer myself as a candidate to represent you. As I have no past political action to refer you to, I will very brierly state my political views on such matters as are likely to engage tbe early attention of Parliament, and if they meet with your approval I shall be pleased to receive your con- fidence, and if elected will do my best for the interest of the colony in general, and the district of Gloucester in particular. I now state I will not snpport any Land Bill that does not deal separately with the pas- toral and agricultural interests of the colony.
I believe that the present Acts moBt injuriously sets class against class, breeds ruinous litigation and utterly fails to fulfil the intentions of its authors, while offering every reasonable inducement to people to cultivate the soil. I would also protect the pas- toral tenants, as I consider the pastoral interest is still the back bone of the colony.
I am a thorough free trader, and firmly believe that the sooner we rid our tariff of a number of items that scarcely pay the cost of collection, the better it will be for the colony iu general.
I am strongly in favour of the extension of rail- ways throughout the colony. Recent experience hoB shewn us that serviceable railways can be con- structed at a coat not very much above the cost of macadamised roads, and I am convinced that rail- roads can be maintained at a cost not exceeding the maintenance of macadamised roads. I therefore will always vote for the extension of railways, BB it will be the quickest and best means of getting produce of every kind to market, greatly enhance the value of the public lands, as well as the property of private individuals, and be the best means of inducing people to settle upon and till the soil,
I will not be a party to any tampering with the present Education Act, I look upon it as the settled policy of the country, and would insist upon it being administered according to the true spirit of itejpro
visions.
I am in favor of the present Licensing Act, as I believe it has been productive of much good ; bnt I would not object to the amendment of such clauses in the Act as may be proved to press harshly on the
honest fader.
I wou.d do all in my power to induce the Govern- ment to carry out an extensive scheme of assisted immigration, feeling thoroughly con- vinced that this matter ia of the utmost import- ance to the welfare of the colony, and should receive the early and earnest attention of the Government
and Parliament.
I shall take pleasure in visiting the various parts of the Electorate, and addressing you fully on other subjects in which you are specially Interested, as well as explaining my views on topics of public importance.
Yours faithfully,
HENEY HUDSON! GlenhjirVDarling'.Point,
Nov. 25,1882, 522.
To the Electors
OF
Gloucester.
GENrLEM3N,- I did intend to contest the
Electorate of West Maitland, but have made up my mind to retire in favor of Mr. II. E, Cohen, who served tbe Electorate so well for years, And at the solicitation of many friends in your Electorate, bave decided to solicit your suffrages, and take tbe earliest possible opportunity of notify- ing you my intention,
The question before the country upon which your verdict is sought, is tbe Land Bill introduced by 8ir John Robertson, to which lam totally opposed,and will take an early opportunity of explaining my political views throughout the Electorate, which 1 trust will meet with your approval.
I am, Gentlemen,
Yours faithfully,
5w_H. X ADATAS.
TO THE ELECTOES
OF THE
ELECTORAL DISTRICT
OF
Wollombi.
&ENTLEMBN,-You will, owing to the recent
dissolution, be celled upon in a few days to elect a Member to represent your Electorate in Par-
liament,
I no»? place my services at your disposal, and in doing so trust that my actions have met your general approval.
It is my intention within the limited time allotted te visit various parts of your Electorate, with the view of rendering an account of my stewardship, and at the same time to explain my principles upon the leading questions likely to be discussed in Par-
liament.
Trusting that you will still favour me with your confidence and support, I am, Gentlemen,
Your faithful servant,
JOSEPH ECKFOED.
28th Nov., 1882. 631
BLBCTOES
OF
West Maitland.
VOTE
FOB
THOMPSON
WHO
KNOWS YOUR WAITS
AND WILL
See that they are Properly
Attended to.
Irisiiniefi
ROLL UP,
AND
Rally Round
Thompson
The Friend of your Distressed
Country-men In Ireland.
Place him at the Top
of the Poll.
ELECTORS
OF
WEST MAITLAND.
YOU EEQUIRE A LOCAL MAN
TO
REPRESENT YOU
THEN
VOTE
Fon
IE?,. W.
Thompson
HORSE SHOE RENDERS. HORSE SHOE BENDERS.
Do Not Forget
Your Old Neighbour
1&T3,. IR/. "WV
Thompson,
ON
THURSDAY NEXT.
PLACE HIM
AT THE
HEAD OF THE POLL.
775
ELi.
Patrick's,
SP
VOTi
FOB
«OULv
i
v
A LIBERAL LAND LAW/
VOTE
UE,D
AND
Local Land Boards*
-
GOULD
AND
ABOLITION OF SCHOOL FEES.
Vote
Fon
GOULD
Abolition of Commissioners
Courts of Enquiry.
VOTE
FOB
GOULD
AND TBE
Education Act.
TOT
-^^ FOB
C3- O XT L'Ï)
AND
RAILWAY EXTENSION.
WORKMAN,
VOTE
FOB
GOULD
AND THE
EIGHT HOUR SYSTEM.
Workmen.
VOTE
FOB
GOULD
AND
LIBERAL WAGES.
VOTE
FOB
GOULD
Liberal Candid
»^f.
o f> *v>*
ELECTORS. !#4
Ptí^
GOULD, j
LOCAL MAN. Mí
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