notice · 1874
Election petition contesting the East Bourke seat: George Deihl McCormick, of Bournefield Park, Woodstock, petitions the Legislative Assembly (notified by Speaker C. Mac Mahon) to void the return of Frederick Race Godfrey from the March 1874 poll, alleging bribery (money, meat, drink to voters), illegal/personated votes and improper roll entries, and to substitute McCormick, who polled 431 to Godfrey's 444. Returning Officer William Anketell; other candidates Robert Ramsay (557, elected) and William John Lobb (428). Referred to the Committee of Elections and Qualifications.
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SpeakerC. Mac Mahon
PetitionerGeorge Deihl McCormick
PlaceBournefield Park
PlaceWoodstock
Placecolony of Victoria
PlaceEast Bourke
CandidateRobert Ramsay
CandidateFrederick Race Godfrey
CandidateWilliam John Lobb
Returning OfficerWilliam Anketell, Esquire
LegislatureLegislative Assembly
LocationVictoria
Victoria Government Gazette, No. 39, 9 June 1874.
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