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1873 Wakatipu by-election

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The 1873 Wakatipu by-election was a by-election held on 19 August 1873 in the Wakatipu electorate during the 5th New Zealand Parliament.

The by-election was caused by the resignation of the incumbent MP Bendix Hallenstein on 17 July 1873.[1]

The by-election was won by Vincent Pyke, described as a Government supporter.[2]

It appears that four people were nominated on 16 August, and a poll was held on 19 August. H. Manders won the "show of hands", but may have lost through accidentally being prevented from visiting Cardrona, Macetown, etc.[3][4]

The other candidates were Vincent Pyke, George Elliott Barton and Alexander Innes.[5][6]

Results

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1873 Wakatipu by-election[7][8]
Party Candidate Votes % ±%
Independent Vincent Pyke 226 38.18
Independent Henry Manders 192 32.43
Independent Alexander Innes 174 29.39
Independent George Elliott Barton 101 17.06
Majority 34 5.74
Turnout 196

References

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  1. ^ Wilson, James Oakley (1985) [First ed. published 1913]. New Zealand Parliamentary Record, 1840–1984 (4th ed.). Wellington: V.R. Ward, Govt. Printer. p. 202. OCLC 154283103.
  2. ^ "Mr Vincent Pyke". Lake Wakatip Mail. 26 August 1873.
  3. ^ "Telegraphic Intelligence". Nelson Examiner. 21 August 1873.
  4. ^ "Mr Mander's Speech". Lake Wakitip Mail. 13 August 1873.
  5. ^ "Wakatip Election". Lke Country Press. 22 August 1873.
  6. ^ "Dunedin". Auckland Star. 18 August 1873.
  7. ^ "The Lakes District". Dunstan Times. 22 August 1873.
  8. ^ "Latest Telegrams". Grey River Argus. 20 August 1873.