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was held on 3 June 1885. It was contested by six candidates: Kerr (253 votes), W. N. Franklyn (250 votes), William White (94 votes), Christian
Dencker (91 votes), William Wastney (59 votes) and
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424:"Official Declaration of the Poll"
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581:"The election in Nelson Province"
16:For the Auckland politician, see
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651:Member of Parliament for Waimea
18:John Kerr (Auckland politician)
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702:Categories
347:References
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558:The Press
485:154283103
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195:Biography
165:John Kerr
99:In office
65:In office
29:John Kerr
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503:Colonist
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187:owner
169:Nelson
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