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Queen's was a federal electoral district in New Brunswick, Canada, that was represented in the Canadian House of Commons from 1867 to 1896.
It was created by the British North America Act of 1867. It consisted of the County of Queen's. It was abolished in 1892 when it was merged into Sunbury—Queen's riding.
[edit] Members of Parliament
This riding elected the following Members of Parliament:
- John Ferris, Liberal (1867-1878)
- George G. King, Liberal (1878-1888)
- George F. Baird, Conservative (1888-1891)
- George G. King, Liberal (1891-1892)
- George F. Baird, Conservative (1892-1896)
[edit] Election results
By-election: On Mr. Baird's resignation because his election was contested, 24 November 1887
| By-election on 18 January 1888 |
| Party |
Candidate |
Votes |
| |
Conservative |
BAIRD, George Frederick |
1,175 |
| |
Liberal |
KING, George Gerald |
1,064 |
N.B. The Canadian Directory of Parliament states that George Frederick Baird was declared duly elected by a court decision.
By-election: On Mr. King being declared not duly elected, 25 February 1892, George Frederick Baird was declared elected by a court decision.
| By-election on 25 February 1892 |
| Party |
Candidate |
Votes |
| |
Conservative |
BAIRD, George Frederick |
|
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