The New Plymouth Election.

Pelorus Guardian and Miners' Advocate., Volume 18, Issue 40, 17 May 1907, Page 4

The New Plymouth Election.

AN OPPOSITION VICTORY New Plymouth, May 14, The result of the election was as follows; H, Okey (Opposition) ~ 1991 H. Dockrill (Government) .. 1627 W. G. Malone (Independent) 1010 Informal 23 Names on roll ~ 6205 All the candidates addressed the assembled crowd, also the Hon, J. Carroll and Mr Massey. The latter was denied a hearing until after Mr Carroll had spoken, Mr Carroll congratulated the winning candidate, whose success be attributed to superior organisation and the unfortunate split in the Liberal vote. He claimed a large majority, and said the Government would win in a straight-out go at the General Election. Mr Massey accepted the challenge if the issue was made freehold versus leasehold. The election for this seat in 1905 resulted as under:—Smith 1953. Okey 1717, Bell-r-nger 838. Fisch 475, Mills 232.