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Ashburton Guardian

Location

Ashburton, Canterbury, New Zealand

Date

Dec 18, 1919

Page

3

Reform Party Wins as Ward Loses Seat

In a sweeping poll result, Reform Party gains seats while Sir Joseph Ward loses his seat at Awarua. Labour increases representation. Liberal losses include Ward. Canterbury contests swing Reform with Jones and Burnett winning Kaiapoi Waitaki and Temuka for Reform. Ashburton mayor and Nosworthy praised for victory amid crowd of about 2000 at Guardian office.

Reform Party Almister J. B. Hine Liberal Party Joseph Ward Awarna J. B. Hamilton Reform G. W. Russell D. G. Sullivan Labour Avon Labour Party R. Semple Wellington South J.T. Paul J. K. Sides Liberal Dunedin South Canterbury R. Beaton Rhodes W. Nosworthy D. Jones Kaiapoi J. Kitchener Waitaki T. D. Burnett Ashburton Guardian Burnett Street Nosworthy Mme Nosworthy Hack Ward Josep Dickie Lefty Myr Nosworthy H. M Jonea Mir Jones Igrthvonung Sir Ausworthy Ternaceis Irterawis & Vigorous Igekpanse Abr Mesopotamia Snowdon Mayfield Cutler Frome Sir Joseph Ward Awarua

Reconstruction and Unity Post Election Support Expressed

In a speech Massey praised council men for upholding law and order and noted a majority backing reconstruction policy. He urged moving past today’s incidents, forgetting party politics, and working together for the country’s welfare.

Massey

Ward speaks on defeat and calls for wise government

Sir Joseph Ward addressed a Wellington crowd from the New Zealand Times office balcony. He expressed regret at his party's defeat, accepted the result philosophically, and urged a strong, wise government while praising supporters and noting the need for unity amid a difficult national task.

Wellington Sir Joseph Ward New Zealand Times Joseph Ward Dominion New Zealand James Carroll James

Licensing Poll Shows Keen Interest in State Control Vote

Very keen interest observed in licensing question as polling was heavy. First time the issue of State Control was submitted to electors with support small. Returns incomplete but Prohibition leads by 4699 with approximate totals pending final counts.

Holland's Labor Campaign Aims at West Coast

Westport December 17. In a returned thank you Mr H B Holland as editor of Greymouth Labour daily paper announced plans to lead an educational campaign on the West Coast. He said the Labour Party would drive Massey and Bir-Joseph Ward into a coalition where they should have been all along.

Westport H.B. Holland Labour Greymouth Massey Bir-Jeseph Ward

Massey Speech Promises Government Majority After Polls

Mr Massey addressed the Dominion Dominion audience shortly after 11 p.m. pledging a likely government majority and thanking electors for their confidence. He urged acceptance of the electors verdict in good spirit and praised the service of defeated and former ministers who would continue to serve the public.

Wellington R Massey Dominion

Nationalists Lead In Australian Federal Vote Counts

Sydney reports show Nationalists and Labour exchange small gains with farmers steady. Tasmanian results threaten Labour repr sentation as the preferential system shapes the House. Senate first preferences counting delays until weekend with final scrutiny expected next week.

Sydney Labour Farmers - Ee Exis Tasmania Cies Llacm Senate

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