July_1865_Bruce_by-election

July 1865 Bruce by-election

July 1865 Bruce by-election

New Zealand by-election

For articles about related by-elections, see Bruce by-election.

The July 1865 Bruce by-election was a New Zealand by-election held in the electorate of Bruce during the 3rd New Zealand Parliament on 27 July 1865 triggered by the resignation of Edward Cargill. Three candidates were nominated but one of them withdrew during the nomination meeting. James Macandrew was the successful candidate; he defeated John Cargill, a former Member of Parliament and a brother of the incumbent.

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Background

A large meeting was held on Saturday, 8 July, to discuss who should contest the superintendency election, and who could represent the Bruce electorate in parliament. On the latter question, John Cargill and William John Dyer were discussed as candidates. There was concern about John Cargill's suitability as their representative, and the meeting finished with passing the following resolution unanimously:[1]

That this meeting does not consider Mr. John Cargill a suitable person to represent Bruce, and request Mr. W. J. Dyer to offer himself as a candidate for the representation of the County.

Election results

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Results by polling booth

The polling booths were the same as those used in the April election.[3]

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References

  1. [1]
    "Tokomairiro". Otago Daily Times. No. 1112. 14 July 1865. p. 5. Retrieved 19 January 2017 – via Papers Past.
  2. [2]
    "Bruce Election". Otago Daily Times. No. 1127. 1 August 1865. p. 5. Retrieved 20 January 2017 – via Papers Past.
  3. [3]
    "Bruce Election". Bruce Herald. Vol. III, no. 53. 13 April 1865. Retrieved 17 January 2017 – via Papers Past.
  4. [4]
    Cyclopedia 1905, p. 749, "Warepa".
  5. [5]
    Cyclopedia 1905, p. 756, "Pomahaka".

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