City of Wellington by-election, 1898
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General election, 1896 results: City of Wellington
1 Majority is difference between lowest winning poll (Fisher, 5859) and highest losing poll (Atkinson, 5831)
2 Turnout is total number of voters - as voters had three votes each total votes cast was higher (37,624)
, 9 March 1898 - caused by resignation of Robert Stout
Wellington (New Zealand electorate)
Wellington , was a parliamentary electorate in Wellington, New Zealand. It existed from 1853 to 1905 with a break in the 1880s. It was a multi-member electorate. The electorate was represented by 24 Members of Parliament....
1 Majority is difference between lowest winning poll (Fisher, 5859) and highest losing poll (Atkinson, 5831)
2 Turnout is total number of voters - as voters had three votes each total votes cast was higher (37,624)
, 9 March 1898 - caused by resignation of Robert Stout
Robert Stout
Sir Robert Stout, KCMG was the 13th Premier of New Zealand on two occasions in the late 19th century, and later Chief Justice of New Zealand. He was the only person to hold both these offices...