The 1941 Christchurch City mayoral election was held on 17 May. The incumbent, Robert Macfarlane of the Labour Party, did not stand for re-election as he wanted to serve in WWII. Four candidates stood
Ernest Andrews
Edward Parlane, 1938
John Beanland
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John Walton Beanland was a building contractor and Mayor of Christchurch from 1936 to 1938.
Beanland in 1938
Beanland built the first three storeys of the Nurses' Hostel
John Beanland wearing mayoral chains
Beanland Avenue in Spreydon