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1873 Griqualand West parliamentary election

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Map of Griqualand West in 1873.

The first election for the Legislative Council of Griqualand West was held in November 1873. Griqualand West had been established as a British Crown colony in January 1873. Of the 8 members of the Legislative Council 4 were elected.

Constituency results

Kimberley

Kimberley
2 seats
Party Candidate Votes % ±%
Independent Dr Graham
Independent Henry Green
Independent Henry Tucker
Majority
Turnout
Independent hold Swing
Independent hold Swing

Barkly

Barkly
1 seat
Party Candidate Votes % ±%
Independent Francis Thompson
Majority
Turnout
Independent hold Swing

Hay

David Arnot, Griqua lawyer and diplomat
Hay
1 seat
Party Candidate Votes % ±%
Independent David Arnot
Majority
Turnout
Independent hold Swing

References

  1. ^ Capital and Labour on the Kimberley Diamond Fields, 1871-1890. Cambridge University Press. 1987. pp. 32–34. ISBN 9780521333542.
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