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1894 Hong Kong sanitary board election
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1894 Hong Kong sanitary board election Hong Kong Flag of Hong Kong (1876–1941 and 1945–1955).svg presidential no 1891 Hong Kong sanitary board election 1891 1899 Hong Kong sanitary board election 1899 16 June 1894 J. J. Francis Nonpartisan candidate Uncontested Robert K. Leigh Nonpartisan candidate Uncontested Members J. D. HumphreysJ. J. Francis J. J. FrancisRobert K. Leigh 325px
The 1894 Hong Kong Sanitary Board election was an election held for the two unofficial seats in the Sanitary Board on 16 June 1894 but, there being only two candidates, the seats were filled uncontested. J. J. Francis was elected for a third term.
During the election, the 1894 Hong Kong plague devastated the colony and drew attention to the composition and power of the board. One proposal, supported by unofficial member of the Legislative Council Ho Kai, called for it to be upgraded to a municipal council with enhanced powers. Others sought its abolition.
Overview of outcome
Sanitary Board Election 1894
Nonpartisan candidate
J. J. Francis
uncontested
Nonpartisan candidate
Robert Kennaway Leigh
uncontested
References
Endacott, G. B. Government and people in Hong Kong, 1841-1962 : a constitutional history Hong Kong University Press. (1964)
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