PAHIATUA SEAT.
GOVERNMENT CANDIDATE RETURNED. Press Association. PAHIATUA, August 17. The election of a representative to fill the vacancy in the representation of Pahiatua, caused by the death of Mr J. 11. Escott, was held to-day, and resulted: — C. 11. Smith (Reform) .. .. 1521 R. B. Ross (Independent) .. 1438 G. I). Macfarlane (Labour) .. 211 [The now member, Mr (V. 11. Smith, is a supporter of the Reform Party and of the National Government. There was no official Liberal candidate, the party leaders having come to an agreement not to oppose al a by-election the nominee of the party previously holding the scat. Mr R, I!. Ross stood us a Liberal, but pledged himself to support the National Government. Mr G. 1). Macfarlane stood as a Labour candidate, and had the active platform assistance of the Hon. J. T. Paul, M.L.C., and Labour members of the House.]
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Sun (Christchurch), Volume III, Issue 787, 18 August 1916, Page 10
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