1897 City of Dunedin by-election

New Zealand by-election April 2024 July 2019 1891 Dunedin by-election New Zealand 1897 presidential no 1896 New Zealand general election 1896 general 1899 New Zealand general election 1899 general 13 October 1897 75.59% 120px Alexander Sligo Conservative (New Zealand) 5,045 45.29 100px Hugh Gourley New Zealand Liberal Party 4,065 36.49 115px William Hutchison Independent Liberal 2,030 18.22 Member Henry Fish Independent politician Alexander Sligo Conservative (New Zealand) The City of Dunedin by-election 1897 was a by-election held in the multi-member City of Dunedin electorate during the 13th New Zealand Parliament, on 13 October 1897. Background The by-election was caused by the death of incumbent MP Henry FishWilson 1985 196 and was won by Alexander Sligo. On nomination day (5 October) Alexander Sligo, Hugh Gourley and William Hutchison were the nominated candidates. http://paperspast.natlib.govt.nz/cgi-bin/paperspast?a=d&cl=search&d=MEX18971006.2.21 Marlborough Express 28 1457 6 October 1897 2 10 May 2013 The Dunedin Election Sligo contested the election as the Conservative candidate whilst Gourley and Hutchinson both stood in Liberal interests.https://paperspast.natlib.govt.nz/newspapers/MIC18971001.2.15 Mount Ida Chronicle XXXII 217 1 October 1897 3 10 May 2013 Late Telegrams Alexander Sligo was subsequently elected the following week. Results The following table gives the election results: Notes References Wilson James Oakley New Zealand Parliamentary Record, 1840–1984 4th First published in 1913 1985 V.R. Ward, Govt. Printer Wellington 154283103 Dunedin 1897 Category:1897 elections in New Zealand Category:1890s in Dunedin Category:Politics of Dunedin