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1899 Invercargill mayoral election

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1899 Invercargill mayoral election
← 1898 29 November 1899 1901 →
Turnout691 (58.16%)
 
Candidate James Smith Goldie John Stead
Party Independent Independent
Popular vote 365 326
Percentage 52.82 47.17
Mayor before election

John Stead

 Elected mayor

James Smith Goldie

The 1899 Invercargill mayoral election was held on 29 November 1899 as part of that year's local elections. Voting booths were provided in each ward for the first time.[1]

Incumbent mayor John Stead was defeated by councillor James Smith Goldie.

Results

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The following table gives the election results:[2]

1899 Invercargill mayoral election
Party Candidate Votes % ±%
Independent James Smith Goldie 365 52.82
Independent John Stead 326 47.17 −32.48
Majority 39 5.65
Turnout 691 58.16

References

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  1. ^ "MAYORAL ELECTIONS". South Canterbury Times. Papers Past. 30 November 1899.
  2. ^ "General News". The Southern Cross. Papers Past. 2 December 1899.


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