As was generally expected the Chamber of Commerce have been true to their old love, having on Saturday unanimously re-nominated the Hon. T. H. Whitehead for re-appointment as member. of the Legislative Council. The Chaitman.(Mr. A. McConachie) in a brief but appreciative speech proposed the nomination of the hon. gentleman, and Mer. G. B. Dodwell, who eulogised the member for his zeal and activity in the Council, seconded. There was: no other candidate proposed, and the propos:] on being put to the. meeting was carried by a general show of hands. Mr. Whitehead briefly returned thanks for this proof of their confidence in him and said he always would do his best to. protect. the interests of trade and of this important port generally.
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