1873 Griqualand West parliamentary election

The first election for the Legislative Council of Griqualand West were 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.[1]

Map of Griqualand West in 1873.

Constituency results

Kimberley
Kimberley[1]
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]
1 seat
Party Candidate Votes % ±
Independent Francis Thompson
Majority
Turnout
Independent hold Swing

Hay
David Arnot, Griqua lawyer and diplomat
Hay[1]
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. p. 32-34.
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