The Pamphlet Collection of Sir Robert Stout: Volume 73
Mr. W. C. Buchanan, — Wairarapa
Mr. W. C. Buchanan,
Wairarapa.
Walter Clarke Buchanan was born in 1838, and is therefore 57 years of age. He is unmarried. As his name indicates, Mr. Buchanan is a Scotchman. He was educated at Greenock, at the parish school, and when comparatively a young man; he determined to seek his fortune in Australia. He arrived in Australia in 1857, and after going through the varied ups and downs of a youngster's start in life came over to New Zealand. For a number of years he followed the business of a cattle dealer and drover between Christchurch and the West Coast. Having made money he proceeded to Wairarapa, in the Wellington district, where he acquired a sheep and cattle run. Since that date Mr. Buchanan has devoted his attention not only to farming pursuits but also to public matters. He has in local and country matters at all times taken a keen interest, and has held a seat in the House uninterruptedly since 1881. He is a noted sheep breeder, and has taken an active part in developing the frozen meat trade in the Wellington district.
Buchanan, W. C. | 1806 Returned. |
Fair brother, G. A. | 1116 Defeated. |
Pownall, C. A. | 627 Defeated. |
Votes recorded, 3549; number on roll, 4375. Women on roll, 1503, of whom 1313 voted.