Together with four other councillors , he resigned a year later in protest over the election of former mayor and convicted fraudster William Wilson .
In September 1877 , Bickerton stood for election to Christchurch City Council and was successful .
Together with four other councillors , Bickerton resigned a year later in protest over the election of former mayor and convicted fraudster William Wilson .
In September 1877 , Bickerton stood for election to Christchurch City Council and was successful .