1873 Wakatipu by-election

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

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

  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.


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