William Robert Smith [SEP] position held
William Robert Smith
William Robert Smith (August 18, 1863 – August 16, 1924) was a United States Representative from Texas and a United States District Judge of the United States District Court for the Western District of Texas.
Education and career.
Born on August 18, 1863, near Tyler in Smith County, Texas, Smith attended the country schools, then graduated from Sam Houston Normal Institute (now Sam Houston State University) in 1883 and read law in 1885. He was admitted to the bar and
1950 Christchurch mayoral election
The 1950 Christchurch mayoral election was part of the New Zealand local elections held that same year. In 1950, election were held for the Mayor of Christchurch plus other local government positions. The polling was conducted using the standard first-past-the-post electoral method.
Background.
Sitting mayor Ernest Andrews did not seek re-election and a former mayor Robert Macfarlane won the position against William Smith MacGibbon who was for many years the chairman of the Tramways Board. The Labour Party gained