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Municipal Election 1912 To The Burgesses of Stoneyholme Ward
Ladies and Gentlemen, It gives me great pleasure to accede to the request of a number of Ratepayers of this Ward that I should come forward as a Candidate at the forthcoming Municipal Election. I am a native of Burnley and have lived in close proximity to Stoneyholme all my life so that I claim to have some knowledge of the Ward and its requirements. For many years now I have practised as a Solicitor in this Borough and have also enjoyed 12 months experience in the Town Clerk's Office, thus having had many opportunities of becoming acquainted with all phases of Local Government work. It is my opinion that the Public Health of a town is of first importance to its welfare, and if elected I shall support any scheme that makes for improvement in this direction. If we are to enjoy any real benefit from the money now being spent on Medical Inspection of school children it must be followed up by some system of treatment and after-care, and the adoption of School Clinics would undoubtedly be a move in the right direction. A service of trams - better lighting of streets - improved communications with other wards - more consideration in town planning generally are some of the advantages which I should like to see enjoyed by Stoneyholme Ward equally with others and which I should endeavour to procure for it. In conclusion let me assure you that if elected as your Representative my first aim will always be to watch the interests of Stoneyholme Ward and to serve my town loyally and to the best of my ability. I am, Ladies and Gentlemen, Yours faithfully, H.OGDEN 71, Ormerod Road, Burnley Ocotber 21st 1912
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