Northern Division (New Zealand electorate)
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Northern Division was a two-member parliamentary electorate
in the Auckland Region
, New Zealand from 1853 to 1870.
, but from 1860 to just north of Warkworth
.
was contested by four candidates. The two incumbents, Thomas Forsaith
and Walter Lee
stood against Thomas Henderson
and Mr May. They received 292, 294, 363 and 213 votes, respectively. Henderson and Lee were thus declared elected, and the incumbent Forsaith was beaten by two votes.
Henderson represented the electorate in the 2nd Parliament
from October 1855
to his resignation on 30 March 1860. He won the resulting 23 May 1860 by-election and represented the electorate until its dissolution on 6 November 1860. He was elected again for the 3rd Parliament
in January 1861, and the 4th Parliament
in February 1866
, but he resigned on 5 June 1867.
Thomas Macfarlane
was elected on 6 July 1867, succeeding Henderson. James O'Neill resigned in 1869 and was succeeded by Henry Warner Farnall.
New Zealand electorates
An electorate is a voting district for elections to the Parliament of New Zealand. In informal discussion, electorates are often called seats. The most formal description, electoral district, is rarely seen outside of electoral legislation. Before 1996, all Members of Parliament were directly...
in the Auckland Region
Auckland Region
The Auckland Region was one of the sixteen regions of New Zealand, named for the city of Auckland, the country's largest urban area. With one third of the nation's residents, it was by far the biggest population and economy of any region of New Zealand, but the second-smallest land area.On 1...
, New Zealand from 1853 to 1870.
Geographic distribution
The electorate was north of Auckland; originally nearly to WhangareiWhangarei
Whangarei, pronounced , is the northernmost city in New Zealand and the regional capital of Northland Region. Although commonly classified as a city, it is officially part of the Whangarei District, administered by the Whangarei District Council a local body created in 1989 to administer both the...
, but from 1860 to just north of Warkworth
Warkworth, New Zealand
Warkworth is a town in the upper North Island of New Zealand, within the Rodney District and lying at the far north of the Auckland Region but just south of the Northland Region...
.
History
The 1855 general electionNew Zealand general election, 1855
The 1855 New Zealand general election was a nationwide vote to determine the shape of the New Zealand Parliament's 2nd term. It was the second national election ever held in New Zealand, and the first one which elected a Parliament that had full authority to govern the colony.-Background:The first...
was contested by four candidates. The two incumbents, Thomas Forsaith
Thomas Forsaith
Thomas Spencer Forsaith, JP , was a New Zealand politician and an Auckland draper. According to some historians, he was the country's second Premier, although a more conventional view states that neither he nor his predecessor should properly be given that title.-Early life:Forsaith was born in...
and Walter Lee
Walter Lee (New Zealand)
Walter Lee was a 19th century New Zealand politician.He represented the Northern Division in the 1st Parliament and the 2nd Parliament; serving from 1853 to 1860, when he retired....
stood against Thomas Henderson
Thomas Henderson (New Zealand)
Thomas Maxwell Henderson was a New Zealand politician. He was one of the earliest settlers in Auckland. He was a significant entrepreneur, and the Auckland suburb of Henderson bears his name.-Early life:...
and Mr May. They received 292, 294, 363 and 213 votes, respectively. Henderson and Lee were thus declared elected, and the incumbent Forsaith was beaten by two votes.
Henderson represented the electorate in the 2nd Parliament
2nd New Zealand Parliament
The 2nd New Zealand Parliament was a term of the Parliament of New Zealand. It opened on 15 April 1856, following New Zealand's 1855 election. It was dissolved on 5 November 1860 in preparation for 1860–61 election...
from October 1855
New Zealand general election, 1855
The 1855 New Zealand general election was a nationwide vote to determine the shape of the New Zealand Parliament's 2nd term. It was the second national election ever held in New Zealand, and the first one which elected a Parliament that had full authority to govern the colony.-Background:The first...
to his resignation on 30 March 1860. He won the resulting 23 May 1860 by-election and represented the electorate until its dissolution on 6 November 1860. He was elected again for the 3rd Parliament
3rd New Zealand Parliament
The 3rd New Zealand Parliament was a term of the Parliament of New Zealand. Elections for this term were held between 12 December 1860 and 28 March 1861 in 43 electorates to elect 53 MPs...
in January 1861, and the 4th Parliament
4th New Zealand Parliament
The 4th New Zealand Parliament was a term of the Parliament of New Zealand.Elections for this term were held in 61 electorates between 12 February and 6 April 1866 to elect 70 MPs. Parliament was prorogued in late 1870. During the term of this Parliament, two Ministries were in power...
in February 1866
New Zealand general election, 1866
The New Zealand general election of 1866 was held between 12 February and 6 April to elect 70 MPs to the fourth term of the New Zealand Parliament. 13,196 votes were cast....
, but he resigned on 5 June 1867.
Thomas Macfarlane
Thomas Macfarlane
Thomas Macfarlane was a 19th century Member of Parliament from the Auckland Region, New Zealand.He represented the Northern Division electorate from 1867 to 1870, when he retired. He was the business partner of Thomas Henderson.-References:...
was elected on 6 July 1867, succeeding Henderson. James O'Neill resigned in 1869 and was succeeded by Henry Warner Farnall.
Members of Parliament
The electorate was represented by six Members of Parliament:| Election | Winners | |||
| 1853 election New Zealand general election, 1853 The 1853 New Zealand general election was a nationwide vote to determine the shape of the New Zealand Parliament's 1st term. It was the first national election ever held in New Zealand, although Parliament did not yet have full authority to govern the colony, which was part of the British Empire at... |
Thomas Forsaith Thomas Forsaith Thomas Spencer Forsaith, JP , was a New Zealand politician and an Auckland draper. According to some historians, he was the country's second Premier, although a more conventional view states that neither he nor his predecessor should properly be given that title.-Early life:Forsaith was born in... |
Walter Lee Walter Lee (New Zealand) Walter Lee was a 19th century New Zealand politician.He represented the Northern Division in the 1st Parliament and the 2nd Parliament; serving from 1853 to 1860, when he retired.... |
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| 1855 New Zealand general election, 1855 The 1855 New Zealand general election was a nationwide vote to determine the shape of the New Zealand Parliament's 2nd term. It was the second national election ever held in New Zealand, and the first one which elected a Parliament that had full authority to govern the colony.-Background:The first... |
Thomas Henderson Thomas Henderson (New Zealand) Thomas Maxwell Henderson was a New Zealand politician. He was one of the earliest settlers in Auckland. He was a significant entrepreneur, and the Auckland suburb of Henderson bears his name.-Early life:... |
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| 1860 by-election | Thomas Henderson | |||
| 1861 | James O'Neill | |||
| 1866 New Zealand general election, 1866 The New Zealand general election of 1866 was held between 12 February and 6 April to elect 70 MPs to the fourth term of the New Zealand Parliament. 13,196 votes were cast.... |
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| 1867 by-election | Thomas Macfarlane Thomas Macfarlane Thomas Macfarlane was a 19th century Member of Parliament from the Auckland Region, New Zealand.He represented the Northern Division electorate from 1867 to 1870, when he retired. He was the business partner of Thomas Henderson.-References:... |
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| 1869 by-election | Henry Farnall Henry Farnall Henry Warner Farnall was a 19th century Member of Parliament from Auckland, New Zealand.He represented the Northern Division electorate from 1869 to 1870, and then the Rodney electorate from 1871 to 1872, when he resigned.-References:... |
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