Zealand has resulted in the return of thirty-seven members of the Opposition, thirty-one members of the Government, four Labour members and four Independents. Four returns 777 have not yet been announced.—Reuter.
The House of Representatives consists of eighty members, who are elected for three years. Of these four Maoris are elected by the native popula tion, The vote has been given to women, but they cannot become members of the House. Sir Josep Ward is the Premier.—Ep.
Dee. 20.
The final returns in the New Zealand elections give the Opposition thirty-nine seats, the Government thirty-three, the Iadependents four and the Labour Party four.—Reuter.
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