1878_Invercargill_by-election

1878 Invercargill by-election

1878 Invercargill by-election

1878 by-election in Invercargill, New Zealand

The 1878 Invercargill by-election was a by-election during the 6th New Zealand Parliament in the Southland electorate of Invercargill. The by-election occurred following the resignation of MP George Lumsden and was won by Henry Feldwick.

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Background

George Lumsden, who was first elected to represent Invercargill in the 1875 election, resigned in 1878. This triggered the Invercargill by-election, which was held on 17 July 1878. Two independent candidates contested the election, Henry Feldwick and James Walker Bain. Feldwick obtained 51.22% of the votes and was successful.[1]

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References

  1. [1]
    "Invercargill Election". Grey River Argus. Vol. 21, no. 3097. 19 July 1878. p. 2. Retrieved 13 August 2013.
  2. [2]
    "Invercargill 25th December". The Evening Post. Vol. XII, no. 152. 28 December 1875. p. 2. Retrieved 13 August 2013.


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