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• 22 Oct 1920: A poll is to be taken throughout the Beaconsfield Riding on Monday, 1st November, to fill the vacancy in the Council caused by the resignation of Cr P. C. Anderson. Two nominations have been received for the vacancy, viz. Mr Geo. Brunt, of Officer, and Mr Henry W. Knight, of Gembrook.
  A list of the polling places will be found in another column. George Brunt¹
• 22 Oct 1920: Shire of Berwick. To the Ratepayers of Beaconsfield Riding.
  Ladies and Gentlemen.—
  In response to numerously signed requisition from the ratepayers of this Riding, I desire to state that I have decided to nominate for the vacancy in the Council caused by the resignation of Cr. P. C. Anderson.
  I have been 22 years resident in the Riding, and claim to knopw its requirements thoroughly.
  If you do me the honor of electing me, I can assure you that I will do my best to conserve your interests and those of the Shire generally.
  Soliciting your support,
  I remain, ladies and gentlemen,
  yours faithfully,
  H. W. KNIGHT
  Gembrook, October 16, 1920
  Remember Polling Day—
  Monday, Nov. 1st²
• 5 Nov 1920: Beaconsfield Riding Election
  Mr Geo. Brunt elected.
  A poll was taken throughout the Beaconsfield Riding on Monday last to fill the vacancy in the council caused by the retirement of Cr. P. C. Anderson.
  There were two candidates, namely, Mr George Brunt, of Officer, and Mr Henry W. Knight, of Gembrook.
  A good deal of interest was taken in the contest and a total of 308 votes was polled, as against 259 at the last contest in the riding, in 1918, Mr Geo. Brunt being elected by a majority of 10 votes.
  At the Beaconsfield, Pakenham, and Beaconsfield Upper booths nearly the whole of the votes went to Mr Brunt, and at the Gembrook, Cockatoo and Pakenham Upper booths most went to Mr Knight. The polling was as follows:—
       Brunt ... Knight
  Pakenham 33 ... 1
  Beaconsfield 79 ... 0
  Beaconsfield Upper 35 ... 5
  Cockatoo 2 ... 19
  Gembrook 0 ... 66
  Pakenham Upper 0 ... 32
  Postal Votes 10 ... 26
       159 ... 149
  The poll was declared at Beaconsfield in the evening. George Brunt³
• 5 Nov 1920: Shire of Berwick. Beaconsfield Riding.
  Declaration of result of poll at extraordinary election.
  I hereby give notice that at a Poll held before me this 1st day of November, 1920, for the election of One Councillor for the Beaconsfield Riding of the Shire of Berwick, the following votes were received, viz.
  BRUNT, GEORGE ... 159
  KNIGHT, HENRY WILLIAM ... 149
  Majority for Brunt 10
  I therefore declare the said George Brunt duly elected as Councillor for the Beaconsfield Riding of the Shire of Berwick.
  Dated this 1st day of November, 1920.
  GEO. W. MARTIN,
  Returning Officer for the Beaconsfield Riding of the Shire of Berwick. George Brunt⁴