1889 Lincoln by-election

New Zealand by-election April 2024 April 2022 1889 Lincoln by-election New Zealand 1889 presidential no 1887 New Zealand general election 1887 general 1890 New Zealand general election 1890 general Lincoln 1889 1 16 y 1008 120x120px Alfred Saunders Independent politician 676 67.06% John Ollivier Independent politician 332 32.94% MP Arthur O'Callaghan Alfred Saunders Independent politician Independent politician A 1889 by-election in the Lincoln electorate was held to fill a vacancy caused by the resignation of Arthur O'Callaghan from the Lincoln electorate. The by-election was won by Alfred Saunders, who beat John Ollivier. Background Since the Lincoln electorate was established in 1881, it had been held by Arthur O'Callaghan.Wilson 1985 266 O'Callaghan was taken to the Christchurch Magistrate's Court over unpaid wages towards the end of 1888.MHR Sued For Debt http://paperspast.natlib.govt.nz/cgi-bin/paperspast?a=d&cl=search&d=WC18881108.2.13 27 April 2012 Wanganui Chronicle XXXI 11353 8 November 1888 2 He became insolventBy the Way http://paperspast.natlib.govt.nz/cgi-bin/paperspast?a=d&cl=search&d=ME18881116.2.35.1 27 April 2012 Mataura Ensign 11 825 16 November 1888 6 and resigned from Parliament on 9 November 1888.Wilson 1985 224 John Ollivier, best known for his activities on the Canterbury Provincial Council and last represented in Parliament in 1860, announced his candidacy on the day of O'Callaghan's resignation.Resignation of an M.H.R. http://paperspast.natlib.govt.nz/cgi-bin/paperspast?a=d&cl=search&d=EP18881110.2.15 27 April 2012 Evening Post XXXVI 113 10 November 1888 2 Other possible candidates whose interest was discussed in the media were Edward George Wright, William Rolleston and Alfred Saunders. Wright had contested the 1887 in the Avon electorate and had been beaten by Edwin Blake.The General Election, 1887 http://atojs.natlib.govt.nz/cgi-bin/atojs?a=d&cl=search&d=AJHR1887-II.2.1.9.13 National Library 25 February 2012 2–3 1887 Rolleston had contested the Rangitata electorate in 1887 and had been beaten by Searby Buxton, ending 19 uninterrupted years as a Member of the House of Representatives.Wilson 1985 231 In an editorial, the Wanganui Chronicle argued that Rolleston should be returned for his immense ability.Editorial http://paperspast.natlib.govt.nz/cgi-bin/paperspast?a=d&cl=search&d=WC18881122.2.7 28 April 2012 Wanganui Chronicle XXXI 11355 22 November 1888 2 The editor of the Ashburton Guardian put forward that if all four candidates should contest the election, then Ollivier would have the best chance of getting elected, as he was the only opposition politician, whereas the other three would split the votes as ministerialists.Editorial http://paperspast.natlib.govt.nz/cgi-bin/paperspast?a=d&cl=search&d=AG18881115.2.6 28 April 2012 Ashburton Guardian VII 1997 15 November 1888 2 The editor of The Evening Post' lamented that it was likely that Saunders was to be returned:Evening Post. http://paperspast.natlib.govt.nz/cgi-bin/paperspast?a=d&cl=search&d=EP18881211.2.12 28 April 2012 Evening Post XXXVI 139 11 December 1888 2 During the last 20 years we have never known any member of the House of Representatives so politically disliked and distrusted on all sides as was Mr. Saunders when he occupied a seat in that Chamber. With John Woodward, another candidate came forward. At a meeting in Springston on 23 November 1888, the political novice spoke to a large crowd. Never having addressed a large audience before, the nervous speaker had to read much of his message. He finished the meeting by singing a hymn that he had composed himself, 'God Bless New Zealand', to the tune of the national anthem.The Lincoln Seat http://paperspast.natlib.govt.nz/cgi-bin/paperspast?a=d&cl=search&d=CHP18881124.2.5 28 April 2012 The Press XLV 7212 24 November 1888 6Lincoln Electorate http://paperspast.natlib.govt.nz/cgi-bin/paperspast?a=d&cl=search&d=TS18881124.2.43 28 April 2012 Star 24 November 1888 6404 4 Possibly due to the performance of the hymn, papers all over New Zealand reported on the meeting.Farcial Election Meeting http://paperspast.natlib.govt.nz/cgi-bin/paperspast?a=d&cl=search&d=AS18881124.2.21 28 April 2012 Auckland Star XIX 278 24 November 1888 5A Jovial Parliamentary Candidate. http://paperspast.natlib.govt.nz/cgi-bin/paperspast?a=d&cl=search&d=EP18881124.2.14.6 28 April 2012 Evening Post XXXVI 125 24 November 1888 2The Lincoln Seat http://paperspast.natlib.govt.nz/cgi-bin/paperspast?a=d&cl=search&d=MEX18881124.2.17 28 April 2012 The Marlborough Express XXIV 262 24 November 1888 2 At the nomination meeting on 9 January 1889, Ollivier and Saunders were put forward, with the latter winning the show of hands. Saunders congratulated Ollivier for the humorous and witty campaign and remarked that "he had not heard a more amusing speech at a nomination than that of Mr Ollivier".Lincoln Election http://paperspast.natlib.govt.nz/cgi-bin/paperspast?a=d&cl=search&d=TS18890110.2.50 28 April 2012 Star 10 January 1889 6441 4The Lincoln Seat http://paperspast.natlib.govt.nz/cgi-bin/paperspast?a=d&cl=search&d=CHP18890110.2.49 28 April 2012 The Press XLVI 7251 10 January 1889 6 The by-election was held on 16 JanuaryWilson 1985 233 and was won by Saunders with 676 votes to 332. Results Results of the Lincoln by-election held on 16 January 1889 were: There were 11 polling booths. Ollivier won the booths in Cass, Springfield and Darfield. Saunders won the booths in Lincoln, Springston, Yaldhurst, West Melton, Prebbleton, Sheffield, Halkett, and Kirwee. Saunders represented the electorate until the end of the term in 1890,Wilson 1985 233 at which time the electorate was abolished.Wilson 1985 266 He successfully contested the Selwyn electorate in the 1890.Wilson 1985 233 Notes References Wilson Jim Jim Wilson (librarian) New Zealand parliamentary record, 1840–1984 4 First ed. published 1913 1985 V.R. Ward, Govt. Printer Wellington 154283103 Lincoln 1889 Category:1889 elections in New Zealand Category:Politics of the Canterbury Region Category:January 1889 in Oceania