LABOUR PARTY SETBACK
IN GENERAL ELECTION ON SATURDAY. NET GOVERNMENT LOSS OF SIX SEATS AGAINST NATIONAL PARTY GAIN OF TEN
On the preliminary count of the votes polled throughout the Dominion and by members of the armed forces overseas in the general election on Saturday, the majority of the Labour Government in the House of Representatives has been reduced by six to forty-four. The National Party, which held 25 of the 80 seats in the House at the dissolution, now has 35. The results meantime disclosed possibly may be affected by postal and absent votes yet to come, as in several electorates the successful candidate is at present leading by only a small majority. Two Ministers of the Crown, the Minister of Marketing, the Hon. J. G. Barclay, and the Minister of Health, the Hon. A. H. Nordmeyer, were defeated in Marsden and Oamaru respectively by Nationalist candidates. The Leader of the Democratic Labour Party, Mr J. A. Lee, was defeated in Grey Lynn by the Labour candidate, and the Speaker of the House, the Hon. W. E. Barnard, who stood as an Independent, also lost Napier to Labour. None of the Democratic Labour Party candidates were successful, and only a few of them polled four figures. The Independent Group (People’s Movement) candidates made a poor showing, and all these candidates will forfeit their deposits of £lO, having failed to poll a quarter of the votes received by the successful candidate. Nine seats —Bay of Islands, Hamilton, Marsden, Masterton, New Plymouth, Oamaru, Rotorua, Waitemata and Wellington West—were taken from the Labour Party by the National Party. It also won Egmont and Riccarton, which were previously held by Independents. With only one loss, that in Eastern Maori, it had a net gain of ten seats. With the three seats it gained, Labour had a net loss of six seats. With the exception of the Independent, Mr H. Atmore (Nelson), all members of the new Parliament are either members of the National Party or the Labour Party. The only' woman member of the new House will be Miss M. B. Howard (Christchurch East). Two of the sitting women members, Mrs C. C. Stewart (Wellington West) and Mrs M. M. Dreaver (Waitemata) were both defeated. The largest individual vote was that of 10,724 received by the National Party candidate for Remuera, Mr R. M. Algie. Both in the town and rural electorate there was a pronounced swing to the National Party. The tendency with the armed forces’ votes, however, appeared to be for them to favour the sitting member. In sixty-six electorates there was no change in the party representation. The state of the parties as a result of Saturday’s poll and at the time of dissolution is as follows:— New Parliament. At Dissolution. Labour 44 50 National 35 25 Independent 1 4 Democratic Labour Nil 1 The totals of votes polled were as follow: — Labour 410,594 National 368,1 19 Democratic Labour 36,921 Independent Group (People’s Movement) 7,609 Independents and Others 38,691 861,934 The total number of names on the rolls was 1,018,834.
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Voting in the Various Electorates Results of polling in the electorates are as follow, candidates’ affiliations being indicated by these contractions: —N., National Party; L., Labour Party; 1.G., Independent Group (People’s Movemente); D.L., Democratic Soldier Labour Party; R.D.M., Real Democracy Movement; Ind., Independent; 1.N.0., Independent New Order; 1.N., Independent Nationalist; N.Z.F.F.L.P., New Zealand Fighting Forces League Political; C.P., Christian Pacifist; C., Conservative; U.L., Labour (unofficial); D.L.U., Democratic Labour (unofficial). The sitting member’s name is indicated by a star.
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WELLINGTON HUTT. (Number on roll: 17,015.) -Nash, W. (L.) 8269 Hogan, J. H. (I.) 3452 Croft, N. P. (N.) 2695 Connors, P. (D.L.) 410 Majority for Nash 4817 Last Election. —Hon. W. Nash (L.), 10,687; J. W. Andrews (N.), 3873. Majority for Nash 6814. MANAWATU. (Number on roll: 12,262.) Oram, M. H. ON.) 5838 Oliver, W. (L.) 3581 Closey, S. J. E. (I.) 626 Informal 51 Majority for Oram 2257 Last Election. —Hon. J. G. Cobbe (N.), 6245; C. L. Hunter (L.), 4601. Majority for Cobbe, 1644. Retiring member, Hon. J. G. Cobbe (N.), not seeking re-election. MASTERTON. (Number on roll: 11,495.) Mackley, G. H. (N.) 4609 *Robertson, J. (L.) 4192 Thompson, D. A. (D.L.) 539 Power. J. N. (1.G.) 270 1 / Majority for Mackley 417 Last Election.—J. Robertson (L.)» 5385; J. H. Irving (N.), 5195. Majority for Robertson, 190.
OTAKI. (Number on roll: 12,003.) *Lowry, L. G. (L.) 4621 Cooksley, B. V. (N.) 4562 Barnett, R. J. (D.L.) 410 Crawford, W. J. (1.G.) 361 Majority for Lowry 59 Last Election. —L. G. Lowry (L.), 5926; G. A. Monk (N.), 4559. Majority for Lowry, 1367. PAHIATUA. (Number on roll: 10,299.) *Holyoake, K. J. (N.) 5255 Hansen, G. A. (L.) 3555 Ellis, E. A. (D.L.) 168 Majority for Holyoake 1700 Last Election. —Sir Alfred Ransom (N.), 5436; G. A. Hansen (L.), 4505. Majority for Ransom, 931. Seat vacant since death of Sir Alfred Ransom on May 22, 1943. PALMERSTON NORTH. (Number on roll: 16,789.) *Hodgens, J. (L.) 6670 Mansford, A. E. (I.) 6316 Hindmarsh, S. (D.L.) 545 Majority for Hodgens 354 Last Election.—J. Hodgens (L.), 8093; J. A. Nash (N.), 5975. Majority for Hodgens, 2118. RANGITIKEI. (Number on roll: 10,577.) -Gordon, E. B. (N.) 5113 Freeman, R. (L.) 3574 Majority for Gordon 1539 Last Election. —E. B. Gordon (N.), 5548; G. H. O. Wilson (L.), 5237. Majority for Gordon, 311.
WAIRARAPA. (Number on roll: 11,125.) ’‘Roberts, B. (L.) 4391 Maher, J. J. (NJ 4304 Crawford, R. E. (D.L.) 384 Smithson, W. F. (LG.) 113 Majority for Roberts 87 Last Election. —B. Roberts (LJ, 5293; J. F. Thompson (NJ, 4516. Majority for Roberts, 777. WANGANUI. (Number on roll: 14,107.) -Cotterill, J. F. B. (L.) 6074 Kirk, E. J. (NJ 3854 Marks, R. O. C. (R.D.M.) 1505 Duffy, S. (D.L.) 769 Majority for Cotterill 2220 Last Election.—J. F. B. Cotterill (LJ, 8630; H. C. Veitch (NJ, 4710. Majority for Cotterill, 3920. WELLINGTON CENTRAL. (Number on roll: 17,020.) *Fraser, P. (L.) 6212 Appleton, W. (N.) 5079 Scrimgeour, C. G. (I.) 2080 Hyde, W. J. (I.) 90 Informal 144 Majority for Fraser 1133 Last Election. —Hon. P. Fraser (L.), 9376; W. Appleton (N.I, 5539. Majority for Fraser, 3837. WELLINGTON EAST. (Number on roll: 17,721) > : ‘Semple, R. (L.) 7671 Jacobsen, L. T. (N.) 5216 Bishop, W. G. (D.L.) 95° Russell, E. C. (1.G.) 430 Barrington, A. C. (C.P.) .... 239 Majority for Semple 2455 Last Election. —Hon. R. Semple (LJ, 9618; W. L. Barker (NJ, 4882. Majority for Semple, 4736. WELLINGTON NORTH. (Number on roll: 17,353.) ‘•'■Chapman, C. H. (L.) 6733 Hislop, T. C. A. (NJ 4861 Herring, H. E. (D.L.) .... • 927 Malcolm, R. C. E. (I.GJ 391 Carman, A. H. (I.) 271 Majority for Chapman 1872 Last Election. —C. H. Chapman (LJ, 9522; Mrs Knox Gilmer (Lib.),-6244; T. F. Simpson (L), 80. Majority for Chapman, 3278.
WELLINGTON SOUTH. (Number on roll: 15,362.) "McKeen, R. (L.) 7449 Toop, E. R. (N.) 3614 Teece, C. S. (D.L.) D7B Maddison, T. O. (I.) 180 Majority for McKeen 3835 Last Election—R. McKeen (L.), 10,151; D. P. Howlett (NJ, 3736. Majority for McKeen, 6415. WELLINGTON SUBURBS. (Number on roll: 21,549.) *Combs, H. E. (L.) 9202 Veitch, W. A. (N.) 6662 Frame, L. (D.L.) 2056 Majority for Combs 2540 Last Election—H. E. Combs (L.), 8887; O. C. Mazengarb (N.), 5724. Majority for Combs, 3163. WELLINGTON WEST. (Number on roll: 18,002.) Bowden, C. M. (N.) 6866 ’"Stewart, Mrs C. (L.) 5796 McDougall, S. (D.L.) 956 Drummond, C. D. (LG.) 949 Majority for Bowden 1070 Last Election. —Mrs C. Stewart (L.), 8089; R. A. Wright (I.), 7133. Majority for Stewart, 956. AUCKLAND AUCKLAND CENTRAL. (Number on roll: 14,562.) ’"Parry, W. E. (L.) 7412 Swabey, W. G. (N.) 2927 Wheatley, L. A. (D.L.) 828 McClure, D. M. (1.) 357 Majority fur Parry 4485 Last Election. —Hon. W. E. Parry .(L.), 10,151; C. R. Dodd (N.), 3970. Majority for Parry, 6181. AUCKLAND EAST. (Number on roll: 16,891.) ’"Schramm, F. W. (L.) 6591 Merritt, H. T. (N.) 5645 Dromgoole, L. S. (D.L.) 1143 Howell, C. R. (I.) 149 Jordan, F. C. (R.M.) 91 Culver, R. J. S. (LG.) 40 Majority for Schramm 946 .Last Election. —F. W. Schramm (L.), 8887; H. T. Merritt (N.), 6261. Majority for Schramm, 2626. AUCKLAND SUBURBS. (Number on roll: 14,689.) ’"Mason, H. G. R. (L.) 6569 Bishop, T. A. (N.) 3782 Pennefather, S. S. (D.L.) 1040 Allen, F. (I.) 421 Williams, J. I. F. (1.L.) 184 Donovan, J. T. (1.G.) 137 Majority for Mason 2787 Last Election—Hon. H. G. R. Mason (L.), 8164; M. S. Walker (N.), 3302; F. Allen (I.), 238. Majority for Mason, 4862. AUCKLAND WEST. (Number on roll: 16,618.) *Carr, P. (L.) 8463 Kealy, J. W. (N.) 3539 Curran, P. T. (D.L.) 1329 Bagnall, H. M. (1.G.) 215 Majority for Carr 4924 Last Election—Rt. Hon. M. J. Savage (L.), 11,591; J. W. Kealy (N.), 3584. Majority for Savage, 8007. By-Election 1940 (following death of Rt. Hon. M. J. Savage).—P. Carr (L.), 0151; W. .H. Fortune (I.), 2958; C. G. Watson (Com.), 375; L. Pickles (I. Soc.), 132; J. B. Kennedy (Lib.), 15; E. Naden .(I.), 8. Majority for Carr, 3193. BAY OF ISLANDS. (Number on roll: 9275.) Smith, S. W. (N.) 4089 ‘"Boswell, C. W. (L.) .t 2904 Young, C. (D.L.) 597 Majority for Smith HBS Last Election—C. W. Boswell (L.), 4556; H. F. Guy (N.), 4393. Majority for Boswell, 163. BAY OF PLENTY. (Number on roll: 9493.) ’"Sullivan, W. (N.) 4932 Jonnsen, W. W. (L.) 3381 Majority for Sullivan 1551 Last Election — A. B. Hultquist (L.), 4964; W. Sullivan (N.), 4795. Majority for Hultquist, 169. By-Election, 19-11 (following death of Lieutenant Hultquist overseas). —W. Sullivan (N.), 4675; C. Mills (L.), 3024. Majority for Sullivan, 1651. EDEN. (Number on roll: 17,400.) ’"Anderton, W. T. (L.) 6650 Fortune. W. H. (N.) 6555 Nixon, T. M. (D.L.) 669 Brooks, Mrs G. (R.D.M.) 285 Wilson, D. H. C. (1.G.) 161 Majority for Anderton 95 Last Election—W. T. Anderton (L.), 8969: D. Pool (N.). 6636; A. E. Robinson (I.), 155. Majority for Anderton, 2333.
FRANKLIN. (Number on roll: 11,907.) "Massey, J. N. (N.) 6103 Best, A. (L.) 3032 Lloyd, D. P. (D.L.) 541 j Moss, E. (R.D.M.) 220 Majority for Massey 3177 Last Election. —J. N. Massey (N.), 5542; E. Piggott (L.), 3485; A. C. A. Sexton (C.P.), 1564. Majority for Massey, 2057. GISBORNE. ’’ (Number on roll: 12,931.) ’"Coleman, D. W. (L.) 6103 Barker, H. H. (N.) 4353 Lyon, T. (D.L.) 531 Majority for Coleman 1750 Last Election. —D. W. Coleman (L.), 8158; K. F. Jones (N.), 4518. Majority for Coleman, 3640. GREY LYNN. (Number on roll: 18,321.) Hackett, F. (L.) 9143 “‘Lee, J. A. (D.L.) 3495 Melville, Miss E. (N.) 2605 Govan, J. A. (N.Z.F.F.L.P.) 106 Plane, G. E. (1.G.) 66 Majority for Hackett 5648 Last Election.—J. A. Lee (L.), 11,584; J. A. Govan (N.), 2977. Majority for Lee, 8607. HAMILTON. (Number on roll: 17,473.) Findlay, F. (N.) 6869 ’Barrell, C. A. (L.) 6619 Allen, A. E. (D.L.) 905 Thompson, W. H. (R.D.M.) 181 Majority for Findlay 241 Last Election. —C. A. Barrell . CL.), 7722; A. W. Grant (N.), 5862. Majority for 860. HAURAKI. (Number on roll: 9779.) "•Sutherland, A. S. (N.) 5340 Robinson, E. C. N. (L.) 2aoB Yeung, R. G. (R.D.M.) 306 Beloe, D. C. (D.L.) 292 Head, H. T. (1.G.) 96 Majority for Sutherland 3032 Last Election.—J. M. Allen (ND, 5291; R. Coulter (L.), 4103. Majority fot Allen, 1188. By-Election, 1942 (following death of Lieutenant-Colonel Allen overseas).— A. S. Sutherland (ND, 3805; H. T. Head (1.), 1082. Majority for Sutherland, 2723. KAIPARA. (Number on roll: 9901.) Webb, T. C. (1.N.) 4291 Stewart, J. S. (L.) 1960 Stewart, P. McG. (I.) 1372 Majority for Webb 2431 Last Election. —Rt. Hon. J. G. Coates (N.). 5414; P. McG. Stewart (L.), 3725; J. Scott-Davidson (L), 257. Majority for Coates, 1689. ■ Seat vacant since death of Mr Coates on May 27, 1943. MARSDEN. (Number on roll: 12,509.) Murdoch, A. J. (N.) 5706 ’Barclay, J. G. (L.) 4737 Petty, E. (D.L.) 349 Majority for Murdoch 969 Last Election—J. G. Barclay (L.), 6157; A. J. Murdoch (N.), 5600. Majority for Barclay, 557. ONEHUNGA. (Number on roll: 18,115.) ’"Osborne, A. G. (L.) 8475 Park, J. (N.) 5276 Douglas, N. V. (D.L.) 1064 Somerville, T. E. (R.D.M.) 277 Reid, L. E. (1.G.) 61 Majority for Osborne 3199 Last Election.—A. G. Osborne (L.), 9412; J. Park (N.), 5098. Majority for Osborne, 4314. OTAHUHU. (Number on roll: 14,977.) "Petrie, C. H. (L.) 5778 Hamilton, G. G. (N.) 5418 Jewsey, Mrs C. (D.L.) 701 Mahon, C. J. (R.D.M.) 331 Majority for Petrie 360 Last Election. —C. R. Petrie (L.), 7020; K. B. Tennent (N.), 4753. Majority for Petrie, 2267. RAGLAN. (Number on roll: 10,906.) Coulter, R. (L.) 4427 Glasgow, R. J. (N.) ... 4374 Dillon, A. (D.L.) 257 Burton, S. (R.D.M.) 205 Majority for Coulter 53 Retiring member, Hon. W. Lee Martin, not seeking re-election. Last Election.—Hon. W. Lee Martin (L.), 5062; A. S. Sutherland (N.), 4458; A. G. Gallichan (I.), 115. Majority for Lee Martin, 604. REMUERA. (Number on roll: 22,527.) Algie, R. M. (N.) 10.724 Finlay. A. M. (L.) 71991 McMahon, L. P. (D.L.) 371 Kendal, H. G. (N.Z.F.F.L.P.) .... 249 Milne, Mrs S. (R.D.M) .... 151 Sinton, E. W. (1.G.) 21 Majority for Algie 3525 Retiring member. W. P. Endcan (N.), not seeking re-election. Last Election.—W. P. Endean (N.), 9005; Mrs M. M. Dreaver (L.), 6744. Majority for Endean, 2861. ROSKILL. (Number on roll: 19,545.) ’"Richards, A. S. (L.) 8133 McElroy. R. G. (N.) 7138 Hay, K. W. (D.L.) 944 Belton, C. P. (I.) 218 Glynn, H. W. (1.G.) 137, Hamilton, S. S. (I.) 88 ' Majority for Richards 99a | Last Election—A. S. Richards (L.)8272: A. S. Bailey (N.), 6131. Majority for Richards. 2141. ROTORUA. (Number on roll: 11.503.) Sim, G. F. (N.) 4788 *Moncur, A. F. (L.) 4031 Tong, W. H. (D.L.) 465 Burnham, T. G. (R.D.M.) 143 Majority for Sim 757 Last Election—A. F. Moncur (L.),| 6211; H. W. Nixon (N.), 4563. Majority for Moncur, 1648. I
TAURANGA. on roll: 12,628.) *Doidge, F. W. (N.) 7196 Hill, D. A. (L.) 3325 Wilkinson, L. R. (LG.) 397 Angus, H. J. (I.) 355 Majority for Doidge 3394 Last Election—F. W. Doidge (N.), 5915; C. H. Burnett (L.), 4777; H. C. Barker (I.), 78. Majority for Doidge, 1138, THAMES. (Number on roll: 17,742.) -Thorn, J. (L.) 5 °75 Clark. W. A. (N.) 4247 Dawson, B. (D.L.) 515 Day, R. (LG.) 288 Majority for Thorn 828 Last Election—J. Thorn (L.), 6935: W. A. Clark (N.), 4670. Maw::: 4 : f ' Thorn, 2295. WAIKATO. (Number on roll: 12,151.) ’’-Goosman, W. S. (N.) 6859 Croall, C. (L.) 2879 Penniket, J. H. (LG.) 428 Burke, G. G. (D.L.) 302 Majority for Goosman 4280 Last Election—W. S. Goosman (N.), 6944; J. W. Neate (L.), 4016. Majority for Goosman, 2928. WAIMARINO. (Number on roll: 10.484.) -Langstone, F. (L.) 4871 Montgomerie, R. 0. (N.) 3b4Z Perrett, D. E. (LG.) 350 Majority for Langstone < 4224 Last Election.—Hon. F. Langstonc (L.), 661’3; C. A. Boles (N.), 3673. Majority for Langstone, 2940. WAITEMATA. (Number on roll: 16,144.) , Morton, H. T. (N.) .. .... 6463 *Dreaver, Mrs M. M. (L.) 633 b Ansley, K. B. (D.L.) Hewitt, W. C. (LG.) 182 Informal _£ Majority for Morton 127 Last Election. —W. J. Lyon (L.), 7806, J. E. Close (N.), 5545. Majority for Lyon, 2261. . . By-Election, 1941 (following death oi Captain Lyon overseas)—Mrs M. MDreaver (L.), 4396; W. B. Darlow (I.), 3884" N V. Douglas (Dem. Lab.), J4U, P. R. Gardner (I.), 414; H. T. Hea (Pan N.Z.), 88. Majority for Dfeaver, 512. WAITOMO. (Number on roll: 9154.) *Broadioot, W. J. (N.) 47 Water’; E. A. (L.) 388 Nesfielcx J. C. (D.L.) 389 Majority for Broadfoot 1746 Last Election.—W. J. Broadfoot (N.), 4858; J. Jones (L.), 4529. Majority for Broadfoot, 329. HAWKE’S BAY HAWKE’S BAY,, (Number on roll: 13,815.) -Cullen, E. L. (L.) 6253 Pryor, E. N. (N.) 4828 Butcher, D. H. (D.L.) 242 Winter, J. H. (1.N.0.) 442 Majority for Cullen 1428 Last Election. —E. L. Cullen (L.), 7572; G. A. Maddison (N.), 4914. Majority for Cullen, 2658. NAPIER. (Number on roll: 13,358.) Armstrong, A. E. (L.) 5050 Spence, M. S. (N.) 3823 *Barnard, W. E. (I.) 2502 Majority for Armstrong 1227 Last Election—W. E. Barnard (L.), 8097: J. D. Ormond, Junr. (N.), 4160. Majority for Barnard, 3937. WAI PAW A, (Number on roll: 9915.) *Harker, C. G. E. (N.) 5135 Lowe, A. (L.) 3191 Majority for Harker 1944 Last Election. —A. E. Jull (N.), 5070; H. M. Christie (L.), 4624. Majority for Jull, 446. By-Election, 1940 (following death of Mr Jull).—C. G. E. Hark,er (N.), 4913; H. M. Christie CL..), 3189. Majority for Harker, 1724. TARANAKI EGMONT. (Number on roll: 8864.) Corbett, E. B. (N.) 5056 Cox, E. T. (L.) 2720 Informal 78 Majority for Corbett 2336 Retiring member, C. A. Wilkinson (I.), not seeking re-election. Last Election.—C. A. Wilkinson (I.), 5063; T. E. Trask (L.), 3661. Majority for Wilkinson, 1402. NEW PLYMOUTH. (Number on roll: 14,836.) Aderman, E. P. (N.) 6052 *Frost, F. L. (L.) 6012 McCready, H. V. (I.) 619 Jury, L. A. (D.L.) 267 Majority for Aderman 40 Last Election.—F. L. Frost (L.), 6958; S.’G. Smith (N.), 6089. Majority for Frost, 869. PATEA. (Number on roll: 10,363.) Sheat, W. A. (N.) 4749 Langslow, A. H. (L.) 3914 Clayton, R. (LG.) 78 Majority for Sheat 835 Retiring member, H. G. Dickie (N.), not seeking re-election. Last Election. —H. G. Dickie (N.), 5510; C. J. Duggan (L.), 4701. Majority for Dickie, 809. STRATFORD. (Number on roll: 9415.) -Polson, W. J. (N.) 5009 Richmond, E. E. (L.) 3019 Markwick, A. E. (D.L.) 269 Majority for Polson 1990 Last Election.—W. J. Polson (N.), 5264; J. W. McMillan (L.), 4163. Majority for Polson, 1101.
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MARLBOROUGH-NELSON MARLBOROUGH. (Number on roll: 13,154.) *Meachen, E. P. (L.) 5313 Shand, T. P. (N.) 4966 Grace, M. W. (D.L.) 502 Mackinnon, A. (C.) 44 Majority for Meachen 347 Last Election.—E. P. Meachen (L.), 6579; E. F. Healy (N.),’5054. Majority for Meachen, 1525. NELSON. (Number on roll: 12,502.) -Atmore, H. (I.) 5474 Huggins, F. W. (N.) 5288 Majority for Atmore 1 86 Last Election. —H. Atmore (I.), 6092; J. R. Kerr (N.). 5206. Majority for Atmore, 886. motueka, (Number on roll: 8994.) *Skinner, C. S. (L.) 3946 Haldane, J. R. (N.) 3720 Majority for Skinner 226 Last Election—C. S. Skinner (L.), 5142; K. J. Holyoake (N.), 4272. Majority for Skinner, 870. CANTERBURY-WESTLAND AVON. (Number on roll: 15,650.) -Sullivan, D. G. (L.) 8824 Clarke, J. N. (N.) 3877 Upton, D. J. (D.L.) 1027 Majority for Sullivan 4 1 4 7 Last Election. —Hon. D. G. Sullivan (L.), 9879; H. Hunter (N.), 3700. Majority for Sullivan, 6179. CHRISTCHURCH EAST. (Number on roll: 16,011.) ‘-Howard, Mabel B. (L.) 8248 Brown, R. G. (N.) 3091 Schou, H. T. (D.L.) H 96 Whiley, F. (R.D.M.) 264 Informal 432 Majority for Howard 5154 Last Election. —Hon. H. T. Armstrong (L.), 10,561; K. I. Armour (N.), 3382. Majority for Armstrong, 7179. By-Election, 1943 (following death of Hon. H. T. Armstrong).—Miss M. B. Howard (L.), 4559; H. E. Herring (Dem. Lab.), 2578; M. E. Lyons (N.), 2371; L. A. Efford (Peace Candidate), 114; O. J. McKee (Ind. Soc.). Majority for Howard, 1981. CHRISTCHURCH NORTH. (Number on roll: 17,402.) S. G. (N.) 7726 Manning, G. (L.) 5415 J. T. L. H. Parry (D.L.) 460 Walker, L. C. (I.) 4 31 Fere, Maud T. (I.) 54 Majority for Holland 2311 Last Election—S. G. Holland (N.), 7748; R. M. Macfarlane (L.), 7256. Majority for Holland, 492. CHRISTCHURCH SOUTH. (Number on roll: 16,536.) -’Macfarlane, R. M, (L.) 8485 Guthrey, A. R. (N.) 3844 Pearson, R. (D.L.) 599 Efford, L. A. W. (Peace) 237 McKenzie, A. D. (I.) 223 Bollings, L. (I.) 174 Majority for Macfarlane 4341 Last Election.—E. J. Howard (L.), 9885; Gladstone Ward (N.), 3890. Majority for Howard, 5995. By-Election, 1939 (following death of Mr Howard).—R. M. Macfarlane (L.), 7900; M. E. Lyons (N.), 4005. Majority for Macfarlane, 3895. HURUNUI. (Number on roll: 10,175.) Gillespie, W. H. (N.) 4800 Morgan, J. W. (L.) 3391 McLean, Mary (I.) 444 Hotchkin, Mrs E. A. (I.) 49 Majority for Gillespie ' .... 1409 Retiring member, the Rt. Hon. G. W. Forbes (N.), not seeking re-election. Last Election. —Rt. Hon. G. W. Forbes (N.), 5679; H. E. Denton (L.), 5144. Majority for Forbes, 535. KAIAPOI. (Number on roll: 12,887.) -Williams, C. M. (L.) 5365 Overton, W. H. (N.) 4761 Thelming, O. A. (R.D.M.) 444 Bliss, H. (LG.) 424 Informal 97 Majority for Williams 604 Last Election.—C. M. Williams (L.), 6348; G. C. Warren (N.), 4813. Majority for Williams, 1535. LYTTELTON. (Number on roll: 14,440.) *McCombs, T. H. (L.) 6192 Taylor, E. B. E. (N.) 49 33 Nottage, M. F;„ (D.L.) 716 Jarden, L. A. (R.D.M.) H 4 Majority for McCombs 1259 Last Election.—T. H. McCombs (L.), 8041; I. J. Wilson (N.), 5057. Majority for McCbmbs, 2984. MID-CANTERBURY. (Number on roll: 11,534.) Gerard, R. G. (N.) 5145 Barnes, D. (L.) 4538 Bates, R. H. (D.L.) 346 Majority for Gerard 60/ Retiring member, Mrs W. J. Polson (N.), not seeking re-election. Last Election—A. N. Grigg (N.), 5504; H. E. Herring (L.), 5430. Majority for Grigg, 74. By-Election, 1942 (following death of Major Grigg, overseas).—Mrs W. V. C. Grigg /now Mrs W. J. Polson) (N.), unopposed. $ RICCARTON. (Number on roll: 16.433.) Watts, J. T. (N.) 6222 Denton, H. E. (L.) 4883 Beauchamp, R. R. (D.L.) 790 tKyle, H. S. S. (LG.) 59 Majority for Watts 1359 t Withdrew. Last Election—H. S. S. Kyle (N.), 6502; T. H. Langford (L.), 6415. Majority for Kyle, 87.
TEMUKA. (Number on roll: 9611.) *Acland, H. J. D. (N.) 5093 Harris, G. A. (L.) 3511 Majority for Acland 1582 Last Election. —T. D. Burnett (N.). 5494; J. A. Kearton (L.), 4245. Majority for Burnett, 1249. By-Election, 1942 (following death of Mr Burnett). —H. J. D. Acland (N.), 4375; D. C. Davie (I.), 1616. Majority for Acland, 2759 (provisional count). TIMARU. (Number on roll: 13,195.) *Carr, C. L .(L.) 5789 Satterthwaite, J. S. (N.) 4291 Cresswell, D. D. (D.L.) 1395 Majority for Carr 1498 Last Election. —C. L. Carr (L.), 7296; W. H. Hall (N.), 5100. Majority for Carr, 2196. WAITAKI. (Number on roll: 9583.) *Kidd, D. C. (N.) 43bAdams J. S. (L.) 3606 Majority for Kidd 779 Last Election. —D. C. Kidd (N.), 4657; D. Barnes (L.), 4643. Majority for Kidd, 14. BULLER. (Number on roll: 10,188.) *Webb, P. C. (L.) 6316 Nicolaus, E. W. (I.) 2031 Majority for Webb 4285 Last Election—Hon. P. C. Webb (L.). 7976; T. D. Maddison (N.), 1832. Major, ity for Webb, 6144. WESTLAND. 1 (Number on roll: 11,383.) ! *O’Brien, J. (L.) 5889 | Chivers, E. F. (N.) 3550 • ——! Majority for O’Brien 2339 Last Election. —J. O’Brien (L.), 7631; E. B. E. Taylor (N.), 3902. Majority for O’Brien, 3729. OTAGO=SOUTHLAND AWARUA, (Number on roll: 10,446.) *Hangest, J. (N.) (Elected unopposed.) Elected unopposed—prisoner of war. Last Election. —J. Hargest (N.), 5224; J. A. Beck (L.), 4564. Majority for Hargest, 660. CENTRAL OTAGO. (Number on roll: 9508.) *Bodkin, W. A. (N.) 8848 McKay, J. (L.) 2502 Newland, A. G. (I.) 448 Majority for Bodkin 2508 Last Election—W. A. Bodkin (N.), 5656; J. M. Mackay (L.), 4415., Majority for Bodkin, 1241. CLUTHA. (Number on roll: 9709.) *Roy, J. A. (N.) 4943 Edie, H. K. (L.) 3328 Majority for Roy 4585 Last Election—J. A. McL. Roy (N.), 5263; H. K. Edie (L.), 4549. Majority for Roy, 714. DUNEDIN CENTRAL. (Number on roll: 15,907.) -Neilson, P. (L.) 7598 Ireland, J. T. (N.) 5294 Feat, A. J. (D.L.) 615 Majority for Neilson 2304 Last Election—P. Neilson (L.), 9094; ‘W. J. Meade (N.), 5280. Majority for Neilson, 3814. DUNEDIN NORTH. (Number on roll: 13,375.) *Munro, J. W. (L.) 7398 Cassie, A. L. S. (N.) 4801 Keane, N. A. (LG.) 898 Moss, C. M. (D.L.) 247 Majority for Munro 2597 Last Election—J. W. Munro (L.), 8872; A. S. Falconer (N.), 5315. Majority for Munro, 3557. DUNEDIN SOUTH. (Number on roll: 14,861.) *Jones, F. (L.) 7340 I Murdoch,D. (N.) 489 6 Claridge, G. H. (D.L.) 545 Majority for Jones 2744 Last Election—Hon. F. Jones (L.), 8987; E. P. Aderman (N.), 4673. Majority for Jones, 4314. DUNEDIN WEST. (Number on roll: 15,318.) Connolly, P. G. (L.) 7169 Falconer, A. S. (N.) 5794 Majority forConnolly 1375 Last Election. —Dr. D. G. McMillan (L.), 8452; T. K. S. Sidey (N.), 5813. Majority for McMillan, 2639. Retiring member, Dr. D. G. McMillan (L.), not seeking re-election. INVERCARGILL. (Number on roll: 14,874.) *Denham, W. M. C. (L.) 6678 Bell, W. (N.) 5673 Harbord, L. A. (D.L.) 482 Majority for Denham 1005 Last Election—W. M. C. Denham (L.), 8094; F. G. Hall-Jones (N.), 5938; G. E. T. Dorman (L), 174. Majority for Denham, 2156. MATAURA. (Number on roll: 10,390.) -McDonald, T. L. (N.) (Elected unopposed.) Last Election.—T. L. MacDonald (N.), 5898; D. McDougall (L), 4383. Majority for MacDonald, 1515. OAMARU. (Number on roll: 11,143.) Beatty, T. R. (N.) 4600' .*Nordmeyer, A. H. (L.) 4595 Barclay, G. (D.L.) 319 Cuttriss, G. P. (1.G.) 153 Majority for Beatty 5 Last Election. —Hon. A. H. Nord'meyer (L.), 5971; M. T. E. Cooney (N.), 5213. Majority for Nordmeyer, 758. WALLACE, (Number on roll: 9385.) 1 -Hamilton, A. (N.) 4408 i Lynch, J. (L.) 2859 McMullan, P. J. J. (L) 621 I Majority for Hamilton 1549 . Last Election—Hon. Adam Hamilton ■ <N.), 5353; J. J. Lynch (L.), 4509. Majority for Hamilton, 844.
MAORI SEATS northern. T. P. Paikea (L.) 4132 E. M. Pou (N.) 4849 W. K. Poata (1.L.) 535 P. H. Toka (1.L.) 268 K. Harawhira (I.) 244 D. W. Taylor (I.) 237 P. Witehira (D.L.) 428 S. W. Maioha (1.L.) 132 P. Tuwhare (I.) 65 Majority for Paikea 2283 Last election: P. K. Paikea (L.), 4669; Tau Henare (N.), 2658; H. Taretana (I.), 115; M. Tawhai (I.), 79. Majority for Paikea, 2011. The seat has been vacant since the death of Mr Paikea. EASTERN. T. Omana (L.) ' 5272 •■’Sir Apirana Ngata (N.) 5024 Majority for Omana 248 The service votes, which are included in the above figures, are as follows: —Sir Apirana Ngata, 473; Omana, 208. Last election: Sir Apirana Ngata TN.), 4113; R. T. Kohere (L.), 3049; T. Omana (1.L.), 2126; H. D. Dansey (I.), 343; M. Rangi (1.L.), 334. Majority for Sir Apirana Ngata, 1064. WESTERN. *H. T. Ratana (L.) .... 6087 P. Te H. Jones (1.L.) 2947 T. R. W. Pomare (N.) 935 M. Rangitaura (D.L.) 125 T. Te T. Reweti (D.L.U.) 77 M. Peka (1.L.) 62 Majority for Ratana 3140 Last election: H. T. Ratana (L.)> 6460; P. te H. Jones (I.), 2193; T. te Tomo (N.), 1369; Te R. Hopa (1.L.), 169. Majority for Ratana, 4267. SOUTHERN. *E. T. Tirikatene (L.) 683 J. P. Tikao-Barrett (I.) 476 V. Thomas (N.) 427 Te A. Pitama (D.L.U.) 48 Majority for Tirikatene 507 Last election: E. T. Tirikatene (L.), 715; T. K. Bragg (N.), 230; P. H. MacDonald (I.), 87. Majority for Tirikatene, 485. *Member of last Parliament.
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