District Council of Kingscote

The following newspaper extracts often mention the nominated candidates for the District Council elections, not necessarily those elected.

1888. Councillors Kingscote— J. W. Daw and P. T. Bell.

1889. Councillors - G. J. Bates, W. Attrill, P. T. Bell, J. W. Daw, G. A. Mitchell, T. Northcott, H. E. Kinch, H. Partridge, T. Price, and A. Reeves, sen. Auditor-L. E. Williams and F. W. Hicks.

1890. (Queenscliffe) Councillors—H. E. Kinch, 33; W. Jones, 33; A. J. Whittle, 24. Auditor— H. E. Randall.

1893. For councillors — Thomas Northcott 34, J. W. Daw 24, and G. A. Mitchell 24. For auditor — L. E. Williams 28.

1896. For councillors—Messrs R. Chapman (29), J. Florance (29). and T. Northcott (10); all elected For auditor, Mr. L. E. Williams (elected).

1898. Councillors elected— P. T. Bell, 31 ; George James Bates, 31 ; J. B. Anderson, 26.

1899. Councillors— G. J. Bates, 58 (elected); J. H. Bates, 20; A. Daw, 51 (elected) ; John Florance, 61 (elected); Geo. Gobell; 53 (elected); J. Hall, 5; James Melville, 14; B. Snelling, 5 Auditor— E. S. Hudson, 36 (elected); L.E. Williams, 35.

1900. Councillors—John Florance, 50 (elected); George Gobell, 42 (elected); P. T. Bell, (elected); J. H. Bates, 25; James Melville, 18. Auditor—C. J. Bell.

1901. Councillors—J. H. Bates 45, A. C. Burgess 17, A. Daw 41 (elected). A. E. Reeves, 35; J. G. Bates, 35; J. Carter, 14. Auditor-C. Toseland. (1901, July 11).

1902. For Councillors—A. C. Burgess, 47 (elected); John Florance; 61 (elected); John Turner, 44 (elected). For Auditor—E. S. Hudson (elected).

1905. For Councillors—A. Daw, 62 (elected); J. H. Carter, 58 (elected); A. C. Burgess 39; G. Gobell, 33. For Auditor— E. S. Hudson, 53 (elected): W. K. Hawke, 48.

1906. For Councillors.—J. N. Davis, 58; A. C. Burgess, 47; A. T. Whittle, 42 (elected); Jas. Olds, 40; G. G. Ayliffe, 28; J. H. Bates, 28; J. Turner. 27. For Auditor.—L. E. Williams, 61; and K. Nash, 34.

1908. For Councillors.-A. C. Burgess, 76 (elected); J. V. Davis, 75 (elected); V. H. F. Cook, 63 (elected); G. Buick, 63; W. H. Hamilton, 33. Supplementary Election for Councillor.—J. Turner, 64 (elected); J. Davidge, 38; R. Chapman, 12. For Auditor.-G. A. Nicholls, 60; M. Smith, 65.

1910. For Councillors—V. H. F. Cook, T. H. Carter, S. J. Stirling, W. H. Strawbridge, J. Turner, H. Whittle. For Auditor—E. S. Hudson.

1912. The forthcoming District Council elections promise to provide considerable interest and the results of next Saturday's polling will be eagerly awaited. Of the candidates for the office of councillor, four have sat before, viz,, Messrs Turner, Cook, Buick and Stirling, while one of the remaining two, Mr Murray, has previously contested an election. Mr John Turner has had a lengthy connection with the District Council, having served in the capacity of clerk for many years, and followed this with several terms as councillor, during the whole of which time his actions have been characterised by a conscientiousness and thoroughness that redounds to his credit and is bound to win him great support at the poll. Mr Cook has now completed his second term of office, and as no unwritten law obtains as in connection with American Presidential elections against third terms, he will probably be the subject of congratulations at the declaration of the poll. Mr Cook's progressive views are well known, and he is always to be found in prominent association with any forward movement in the interests of the district. Mr Buick has again consented to be nominated after having retired from the arena of local government politics for two years. Capacity as a business man, which is never more evident than in the conduct of a person's private concerns, has demonstrated his financial ability, and his unassuming and genial nature has secured for him a quiet popularity of the kind that is readily reflected in the ballot box. Mr Stirling, who recently tendered his resignation from the Council after about eighteen months in office, has to the surprise of many, again offered himself as a candidate. When elected two years ago he was the sole representative of MacGillivray, but he is now partnered by Mr Page, who is, we understand, nominated in those interests. Mr Stirling has been an advocate of several changes in council administration, and has expressed advanced views on the subject of borrowing for road construction, and those who recognise the soundness of these proposals are bound to give him support. Mr Murray came dangerously near to being saddled with the responsibilities of councillor at last elections, and with tbe large field now running, might well secure a seat without causing any surprise, and his numerous friends would be gratified. Mr Page is the dark horse in the event. He has been a resident of tho district for several years, and is well-known to many as a business man, but this is we understand his first flutter for council honors. He is nominated in the interests of the newly settled parts of the district, and that fact alone is bound to win him considerable support, while his personal popularity will ensure many votes being cast in his favor. At the meeting Wednesday night an excellent opportunity of hearing the views of the candidates will be afforded, and although every speaker may not appear to the best advantage in the searching lime-light of a critical audience, it is the best chance we will have of judging the respective merits of the candidates before recording our votes. Of the two nominees for auditorship, Mr Hudson who has been a resident of Kangaroo Island for a number of years, has officiated in that capacity for a long period with general satisfaction. Mr Pledge has also been a resident of the town for some considerable time, and is well suited for the position, and an even contest is predicted. From Penneshaw we have received news that there are three nominations for the office of councillor, two being required. The candidates are Messrs William Buick, W. H. Davey and F. W. N. Trethewey. Not being well acquainted with the candidates personally, or their previous record at councillors, if any, we are unable to enlarge on their respective merits and suitability for the office. The candidates for the auditorship are three in namber, viz, Messrs E. L. Bates, E. V. Buick and H. V. Buick.

1915. W. H. Partridge, Clerk, District Council of Kingscote

1916. Councillors (3).—M. F. Cook, 75 (elected); W. H. Strawbridge, 70 (elected); L. Ayliffe, 68 (elected); J. Turner, 60; E. Hall, 48; R. L. Barrett, 34. Auditor - Mr E. B. Pledge

William William Hartland Strawbridge was charged, on the information of J. W. Codling, with bribery and corruption in connection with the recent district council elections. The prosecution sought to prove that the defendant, by having allowed his vehicle to carry ratepayers to the polling booth, had influenced votes in his favour. Defendant's evidence showed that the vehicle had been hired by another person for the day, and no person riding in it had been asked to vote for defendant. The case was dismissed, with £3 3/ costs. The S.M. remarked that the matter was a "trumped-up" charge.