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that either himself or Watts-Russell should retire from the contest, but that if he himself was to retire, then Watts-Russell or at least some of his friends should inform the constituency about his intentions. FitzGerald's impression was that it should be Watts-Russell who should retire. Later that day, Watts-Russell wrote an announcement that he would retire from the contest, which was published in the
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In 1840, however, Sewell's father lost a staggering sum of money when a bank failed, and died shortly afterwards, leaving the family with a great deal of debt. This put considerable strain on Sewell. In 1844, Sewell also suffered from the untimely death of his wife Lucinda (whom he had married on 15
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We are in an awkward position. Here was a Gentleman who told all sorts of things which a Representative ought to attend to and then declined standing himself, because of another Candidate whose intentions no one knew anything about—and who was just on the point of starting for an excursion without
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had already received a pledge from the majority of that constituency, but there were rumours that he would not stand, and it was known that he was just about to go travelling during the time of the election campaign. Sewell talked to Brittan, who fully supported him standing in the town electorate,
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Sewell's legal and financial skill was of considerable use in Parliament, although he was criticised as elitist and aloof. In terms of the political spectrum of the day, which ranged "centralists" against "provincialists", Sewell adopted a moderate position, although he later became gradually more
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The meeting expressed dissatisfaction with Watts-Russell and that they would not hold themselves bound to support him. FitzGerald spoke in support of Watts-Russell, but was not well received. Fooks then spoke, but mainly to attack Sewell. The following day, Sewell met with FitzGerald and discussed
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and Armagh Streets, and addressed between 30 and 40 electors. He discussed all the issues that Parliament should deal with, but finished by saying that he would not be available as a candidate, as Watts-Russell had been pledged the support of the constituency. After an awkward period of silence,
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The election was held on Saturday, 20 August, between 9 am and 4 pm. The method of voting at the time was that an elector would tell the returning officer his choice of candidate. As this happened in public, a tally of the votes could be kept, and Fooks was initially ahead, but within an hour,
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as proprietor. The 50 to 60 attendees were addressed by Sewell, Stuart-Wortley, and Wakefield. As a result, committees were formed that were to achieve the return of these three candidates. At this point, Sewell thought that Brittan would not have a chance of getting elected, as he was most
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electorate. There was one position to be filled in the town electorate, and two in the rural electorate. Sewell sought counsel from some friends, who recommended for him to stand in the rural electorate, but he did not want to oppose
657:, apparently in support of Watts-Russell, Sewell decided to withdraw from the contest, but decided to go ahead with a public meeting to 'speak his mind'. On 4 August, he held a meeting at the Golden Fleece, a hotel on the corner of 463:, Sewell managed to get the colony back onto a reasonable course. Charles Simeon and family lived in Canterbury from October 1851 to December 1855, and they were the only people who Sewell and his wife socialised with. 715:). The three candidates for the Christchurch Country electorate spoke first, with Stuart-Wortley and Wakefield winning the show of hand, and Brittan visibly offended, but demanding a poll. Sewell was proposed by 625:, who had already declared his candidacy. Whilst Brittan was unpopular with the constituency, Sewell thought that it would be useful to have him in Parliament. The complication with the town electorate was that 793:
In late 1856, Sewell stepped down as Treasurer and resigned his seat, but remained an unofficial member of the Executive Council, to return to England. There, he negotiated a number of deals for New Zealand.
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reiterated his candidacy for the Christchurch Country electorate in early August upon his return from Wellington. At the same time, Fooks announced his candidacy for the Town of Christchurch electorate. With
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became Treasurer in his absence. In 1859, when Sewell returned to New Zealand, he became Treasurer once again, but stepped down again after only a month, leaving Richmond to resume the role.
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Later in his political career, Sewell briefly held positions as Attorney-General, Minister of Justice, and Colonial Secretary (the latter being distinct from the Premiership by this time).
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Sewell remarried, probably on 23 January 1850, and made plans to emigrate with his new wife Elizabeth Kittoe to New Zealand, hoping for improved financial prospects in the colony.
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Sewell's diary, published in 1980 as the Sewell Journal in two volumes, gives a unique insight into his life in the colony. The journal's editor, historian
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May 1834 and had six children with). He put his sister in charge of his children and his mother and moved to London for better opportunities.
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On 9 August, the Colonists' Society held a meeting at the White Hart Hotel. Christchurch's first hotel was on the High Street (then called
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and Brittan pledged that he would get his brother-in-law, Charles Fooks, to canvas for him. Sewell first advertised his candidacy in the
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centralist. With regard New Zealand self-rule, the other major issue of the time, Sewell was strongly in favour. When the Acting
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Sewell's government was short-lived, however, due to its strong centralist tendencies. The leader of the provincialist faction,
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in 1860 over land grievances, Sewell attempted to promote negotiation and compromise. Sewell, who was a mild
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The nominations for the town and country electorates were held together on Tuesday, 16 August. The
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unpopular, and he refused to go canvassing. Over the next few days, Octavius Mathias, the vicar of
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Sewell passed him. The final result was 61 votes to 34 for Sewell, who was thus declared elected.
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In 1873, Sewell retired from politics and returned to England shortly afterwards. He died in
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and Guise Brittan advertised their candidacy for the Christchurch Country electorate.
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introduced Sewell to the Association, and he interacted greatly with John's brother
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Sewell was the fourth son of Thomas Sewell, a solicitor, and his wife Jane
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giving any one an opportunity of learning his sentiments about anything.
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from the Legislative Council became a minister without portfolio.
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were erected in front of the Land Office (these days the site of
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Unsuccessful candidates in the 1866 New Zealand general election
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Sewell's connection to New Zealand arose through the
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The Journal of Henry Sewell 1853–7 : Volume II
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Henry Sewell (cricketer)
Henry Sewall
The Honourable

Premier of New Zealand
Victoria
Thomas Gore Browne
Sir William Fox
Colonial Secretary of New Zealand
New Zealand Legislative Council
Newport, Isle of Wight
Cambridge
Independent
Richard Clarke Sewell
William Sewell
James Edwards Sewell
Elizabeth Missing Sewell

/ˈsjəl/
self-government
premier
Sewell Ministry
Colonial Treasurer
Attorney-General
Minister of Justice
née
Newport
Isle of Wight
Hyde Abbey School
Winchester

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