1899 Invercargill mayoral election
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
The following table gives the election results:[2]
| 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
- ^ "MAYORAL ELECTIONS". South Canterbury Times. Papers Past. 30 November 1899.
- ^ "General News". The Southern Cross. Papers Past. 2 December 1899.