New Zealand. Parliament - Elections, 1875
Buller, Walter Lawry (Sir), 1838-1906 :[Requisition to Dr Walter L Buller, C.M.G; and h...
Date: 1875
By: Webster, Kenneth Athol, 1906-1967
Reference: Eph-B-POLITICS-1875-01
Description: Requisition with names of 42 electors and residents in the Manawatu electorate asking Buller to allow himself to be nominated as a candidate for the general elections of 1875. Also includes Bullers reply, with an outline of his views and policies on Provincial Government, the borrowing of money, the re-constitution of the Upper House, native affairs. He promises to support a branch railway from Foxton to Sandon, and the location of a special settlement at Fitzherberton. Quantity: 1 b&w art print(s). Physical Description: Letterpress, on sheet 265 x 209 mm.
Returning officer's papers for General Election
Date: 1875
From: McArthur & Company Ltd: Smoke and water damaged manuscripts and printed items
Reference: 84-251-2/13
Description: Author unknown Quantity: 1 folder(s). Physical Description: Mss Provenance: Probably from George Conrad Petersen collection
The Manawatu candidates and the Education question [by] A Voice from the Swamps. Pollin...
Date: 1876
By: Webster, Kenneth Athol, 1906-1967
Reference: Eph-B-POLITICS-1876-01
Description: Proof text of a newspaper column regarding secular education (Dr Buller's preference) as opposed to Christian-based denominational education (as preferred by Mr Walter Johnston). Quantity: 1 b&w art print(s). Physical Description: Letterpress, on sheet 345 x 163 mm. Provenance: Part of the collection of Kenneth Athol Webster.
Manawatu election; from the Rangitikei Advocate, December 23, 1875 [Galley proof]
Date: 1875
By: Webster, Kenneth Athol, 1906-1967
Reference: Eph-B-POLITICS-1875-02
Description: Proof text of a newspaper article concerning Dr Buller and his candidature for the Manawatu Electorate. The article favours Dr Buller against Mr Featherston. Quantity: 1 b&w art print(s). Physical Description: Letterpress, on sheet 285 x 145 mm. Provenance: Part of the collection of Kenneth Athol Webster.
Kaiapoi General Assembly election. Grand Jubilee concert!! For one day only! Positively...
Date: 1875
By: Christchurch Press Company Ltd
Reference: Eph-E-POLITICS-1875-01
Description: Text purports to give the programme for a concert starring Bowen and Beswick. However, it is a satirical political poster commenting on two of the contestants for the Kaiapoi seat in the 1875 general election, Charles Bowen and Joseph Beswick. The election coincided with the 25th jubilee of the Canterbury Province. Bowen won, but not by as large a margin as the poster predicted. "Songs" featured in the concert include "Charlie is my darling", "How many legs has a sheep", "Not for Joseph", "Kaiapoi was glad when they departed". Quantity: 1 colour photo-mechanical print(s) on poster.. Physical Description: Letterpress print, 885 x 190 mm.