Ebenezer Sandford ( - 17 December 1897) was a member of parliament
Sandford contested the 1891 by-election in the City of Christchurch electorate, running against George John Smith and Eden George. He came first, with a majority of 742 votes.[2]
George contested the 1891 by-election for the City of Christchurch electorate against John Tippett Smith[3] and Ebenezer Sandford. Sandford won the election.
George petitioned against the election, arguing that the nominations for Sandford and Smith were received too late by the returning officer, and he was thus the only person who could have been declared elected.[4] The elections petitions court found that whilst the returning officer had made an error, the subsequent election was valid and the petition had to be dismissed.[5]
Sandford contested the 1893 general election, but came fourth in the three-member electorate.[6]
Death edit
Sandford died at home on 17 December 1897. He leaves a widow, four sons and three daughters.
References edit
- ^ "Mr. Ebenezer Sandford". The Cyclopedia of New Zealand - Canterbury Provincial District. Christchurch: The Cyclopedia Company Limited. 1903. Retrieved 10 May 2010.
- ^ "The Christchurch Election". The Star. Issue 7291, 10 October 1891. p. 4. Retrieved 16 March 2010.
{{cite news}}: Check date values in:|date=(help) - ^ "City Council". The Cyclopedia of New Zealand (Canterbury Provincial District). Christchurch: Cyclopedia Company Limited. 1903. Retrieved 16 March 2010.
- ^ "THE CHRISTCHURCH ELECTION". The Star. Issue 7303, 24 October 1891. p. 3. Retrieved 24 April 2010.
{{cite news}}: Check date values in:|date=(help) - ^ "THE CHRISTCHURCH ELECTION". The Star. Issue 7199, 6 February 1892. p. 3. Retrieved 24 April 2010.
{{cite news}}: Check date values in:|date=(help) - ^ "The Christchurch Election : The Nationalist Candidate Elected". Otago Witness. Issue 219, 20 February 1896. pp. Page 21. Retrieved 13 March 2010.
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