Samuel Paull Andrews
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Samuel Paull Andrews was a 19th-century politician in Christchurch, New Zealand. Originally from the Isle of Wight, he was the first working class man to become a Member of Parliament in his chosen co
Samuel Paull Andrews, circa 1875
The 1879 New Zealand general election was held between 28 August and 15 September 1879 to elect a total of 88 MPs to the 7th session of the New Zealand Parliament. The Māori vote was held on 8 Septemb
Samuel Paull Andrews
…by Jerningham Wakefield, and Andrews came fourth, trailing Edward Stevens, Edward Richardson and William Sefton Moorhouse. Andrews contested the next 1879 general election. This time, he proved successful, coming second equal with Edward Stevens, just behind George Grey and only 23 votes ahead of Edward Richardson. He was…
Sir John Hall, ca 1880
George Grey, c. 1875