1887 Invercargill mayoral by-election

The 1887 Invercargill mayoral by-election was held on 10 June 1887 to fill the vacancy left by the resignation of David Roche. Aaron Blacke had been appointed mayor by the council, but this was not done in strict accordance with the law,[1] and Blacke is not included in official lists of Mayors of Invercargill.

1887 Invercargill mayoral by-election
10 June 1887
Turnout579
 
Candidate Edwin Alfred Tapper Aaron Blacke
Party Independent Independent
Popular vote 337 242
Percentage 58.20 41.79
Mayor before election

Aaron Blacke
(unofficial)

 Elected Mayor

Edwin Alfred Tapper

Edwin Alfred Tapper was elected.

Results

The following table gives the election results:[2]

1887 Invercargill mayoral by-election
Party Candidate Votes % ±%
Independent Edwin Alfred Tapper 337 58.20
Independent Aaron Blacke 242 41.79
Majority 95 16.41
Turnout 579

Notes
  1. Watt 1971, p. 143.
  2. "Invercargill Mayoral Election". The Southland Times. Papers Past. 11 June 1887.

References
  • Watt, John Oman Percival (1971). Centenary of Invercargill Municipality 1871–1971. Invercargill: Times Printing Service.


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