1901 Caversham by-election

New Zealand by-election April 2024 July 2019 1901 Caversham by-election New Zealand 1901 presidential no 1899 New Zealand general election 1899 general 1902 New Zealand general election 1902 general 1901 12 19 y 4,553 100px Thomas Sidey New Zealand Liberal Party 1,620 35.58 105px William Earnshaw Liberal–Labour (New Zealand) 1,515 33.27 100px Patrick Hally Pre 1916 Labour (New Zealand) 1,120 24.59 Member Arthur Morrison Thomas Sidey Liberal–Labour (New Zealand) New Zealand Liberal Party The 1901 Caversham by-election was a by-election in the New Zealand electorate of Caversham, an urban seat in Dunedin at the south-east of the South Island. Background The by-election was held on 19 December 1901, and was precipitated by the death of sitting MP, Arthur Morrison. The seat was won by fellow Liberal Thomas Sidey. There was a large crowd at the declaration of the results, the crowd was rather rowdy and many rotten eggs were thrown at runner-up William Earnshaw. Results The following table gives the election results: References Caversham 1901 Category:1901 elections in New Zealand Category:Politics of Dunedin Category:1900s in Dunedin Category:December 1901 in Oceania