The 1876 Christchurch City mayoral election was the first election for the Mayor of Christchurch held by public vote. The election, held on 20 December, was won by James Gapes, who beat fellow city co
James Gapes, 1882c
Charles Thomas Ick portrait
Fred Hobbs (mayor)
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Frederick Hobbs was Mayor of Christchurch, New Zealand 1874–1877 for two terms; he was the first mayor who served more than one term. He is credited with having made significant improvements to the dr
1876 Christchurch mayoral election
…stipulated that mayors had to be elected at large (i.e. by eligible voters). In December 1875, when the new act first applied, the incumbent mayor, Fred Hobbs, was the only candidate nominated. The returning officer, Edward Bishop, thus declared Hobbs elected unopposed on 17 December 1875. After having served…
Portrait of Fred Hobbs
Fred Hobbs at age 18
Cathedral Chambers, the Lyttelton Times Building, and Warner's Hotel (from left) in circa 1910
Waitati Cemetery, with plot 22 the unmarked grave of Fred Hobbs