Searby Buxton
Encyclopedia
Searby Buxton was a 19th century Member of Parliament in Canterbury, New Zealand.
He represented the Rangitata
electorate from 1887
to 1890, when he was defeated in the Geraldine electorate
by Arthur Rhodes
. He represented the Liberal Opposition, and lost with 671 votes to Rhodes' 994, despite an Election Ballad eulogising him.
He represented the Rangitata
Rangitata
Rangitata is an electorate in the South Island of New Zealand. It first existed for two parliamentary terms in the late 19ths century and was re-established for the 2008 general election. It largely replaces the Aoraki electorate, but includes parts of the Rakaia electorate as well...
electorate from 1887
New Zealand general election, 1887
The New Zealand general election of 1887 was held on 26 September to elect 95 MPs to the tenth session of the New Zealand Parliament. The Māori vote was held on 7 September. 175,410 votes were cast....
to 1890, when he was defeated in the Geraldine electorate
Geraldine (New Zealand electorate)
Geraldine was a former parliamentary electorate in the South Canterbury region of New Zealand that existed three times from 1875 to 1911. It was represented by six Members of Parliament.-History:...
by Arthur Rhodes
Arthur Edgar Gravenor Rhodes
Arthur Edgar Gravenor Rhodes OBE was a New Zealand Member of Parliament and Mayor of Christchurch.-Life before politics:Rhodes was a lawyer in Christchurch...
. He represented the Liberal Opposition, and lost with 671 votes to Rhodes' 994, despite an Election Ballad eulogising him.