The Pamphlet Collection of Sir Robert Stout: Volume 73
Mr. R. McKenzie, — Buller
Mr. R. McKenzie,
Buller.
Roderick Mckenzie was born at Rosshire, Scotland, and is 43 years of age. He has been 24 years in the Colony, and is a contractor, having carried out a number of extensive works. At the General Election he defeated Mr. Eugene O'Connor. Mr. McKenzie is one of the most pugnacious men in the House, and invariably "calls a spade a spade" He keenly watches all matters relating to gold or coal mining, in which his constituents are interested.
McKenzie, R. | 1817 Returned. |
O'Connor, E. J. | 1604 Defeated. |
Votes recorded, 3421; number on roll, 4054. Women on roll, 1431, of whom 1284 voted.