The Egmont by-election of 1912 was a by-election held during the 18th New Zealand Parliament in the electorate of Egmont. The seat became vacant due to the resignation of Thomas Mackenzie after the fall of his government. The by-election was held on 17 September and was won by Charles Wilkinson.[1]
Results
editThe following table gives the election results:
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | ±% | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Reform | Charles Wilkinson | 2,721 | 55.9 | ||
| Liberal | David Lyon Abbott Astbury[2] | 2,139 | 43.9 | ||
| Informal votes | 11 | 0.20 | |||
| Majority | 582 | 12.0 | |||
| Turnout | 4,871 | ||||
| Reform gain from Liberal | Swing | ||||
References
edit- ^ Scholefield, Guy (1950) [1913]. New Zealand Parliamentary Record, 1840–1949 (3rd ed.). Wellington: Govt. Printer. p. 147.
- ^ "Electoral District of Egmont". Hawera & Normanby Star. Vol. XVIII. 9 September 1912. p. 1. Retrieved 15 December 2014.
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