1883 Bruce by-election

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The 1883 Bruce by-election was a by-election held on 29 June in the Bruce electorate during the 8th New Zealand Parliament.

The by-election was caused by the death on 16 May of the incumbent MP James Rutherford.

On a show of hands Mr Gillies won, but the third candidate William A. Mosley demanded a poll. [1] [2]

The by-election was won by James McDonald.

However in the 1884 election Gillies won the seat and McDonald came third.

Results[]

The following table gives the election result:

1883 Bruce by-election[3]
Party Candidate Votes % ±%
Independent James McDonald 472 46.64
Independent Robert Gillies 451 44.57
Independent William A. Mosley 89 8.79
Majority 21 2.08
Turnout 1136

References[]

  1. ^ "Bruce Election". Otago Daily Times. 25 June 1883 – via Papers Past.
  2. ^ "Bruce Election". New Zealand Times. 25 June 1883 – via Papers Past.
  3. ^ "Bruce Election". Otago Daily Times. 13 July 1883.


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