| Years | Term | Electorate | Party | ||
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| 1887–1890 | 10th | Rangitata | Independent | ||
Searby Buxton (20 February 1832 – 18 February 1919) [1] was a 19th-century Member of Parliament in Canterbury, New Zealand [2] and father of New Zealand politician Thomas Buxton.
He represented the Rangitata electorate from 1887 to 1890, when he was defeated in the Geraldine electorate by Arthur Rhodes. [1] He represented the Liberal Opposition, and lost with 671 votes to Rhodes' 994, [3] despite an Election Ballad eulogising him. [4]
- ^ a b "Obituary". Ashburton Guardian. Vol. XXXIX, no. 9529. 19 February 1919. p. 5. Retrieved 26 May 2010.
- ^ Wilson, James Oakley (1985) [First ed. published 1913]. New Zealand parliamentary record, 1840-1984 (4th ed.). Wellington: V.R. Ward, Govt. Printer. p. 187. OCLC 154283103.
- ^ Wanganui Herald of 6 December 1890, page 2
- ^ Christchurch Star of 2 December 1890 page 3
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| Years | Term | Electorate | Party | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1887–1890 | 10th | Rangitata | Independent | ||
Searby Buxton (20 February 1832 – 18 February 1919) [1] was a 19th-century Member of Parliament in Canterbury, New Zealand [2] and father of New Zealand politician Thomas Buxton.
He represented the Rangitata electorate from 1887 to 1890, when he was defeated in the Geraldine electorate by Arthur Rhodes. [1] He represented the Liberal Opposition, and lost with 671 votes to Rhodes' 994, [3] despite an Election Ballad eulogising him. [4]
- ^ a b "Obituary". Ashburton Guardian. Vol. XXXIX, no. 9529. 19 February 1919. p. 5. Retrieved 26 May 2010.
- ^ Wilson, James Oakley (1985) [First ed. published 1913]. New Zealand parliamentary record, 1840-1984 (4th ed.). Wellington: V.R. Ward, Govt. Printer. p. 187. OCLC 154283103.
- ^ Wanganui Herald of 6 December 1890, page 2
- ^ Christchurch Star of 2 December 1890 page 3
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