1874 Invercargill mayoral election

The 1874 Invercargill mayoral election was held on 21 July 1874.

1874 Invercargill mayoral election
21 July 1874
Turnout312
 
Candidate Thomas Pratt William Garthwaite
Party Independent Independent
Popular vote 203 109
Percentage 65.06 34.93
Mayor before election

George Lumsden

 Elected Mayor

Thomas Pratt

Thomas Pratt was elected mayor.

Results

The following table gives the election results:[1]

1874 Invercargill mayoral election
Party Candidate Votes % ±
Independent Thomas Pratt 203 65.06
Independent William Garthwaite 109 34.93
Majority 94 30.13
Turnout 312
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References
  1. "ELECTION OF MAYOR". The Southland Times. Papers Past. 22 July 1874.
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