On the eve of poll Rushton retired from the election and endorsed the Liberal candidate, who seemed the most credible challenger; this was too late to take his name from the ballot paper and Rushton received 45 votes.
Rushton retired from the election. This was on the eve of poll. Rushton endorsed the Liberal candidate. This was on the eve of poll. The Liberal candidate seemed the most credible challenger. This was too late to take his name from the ballot paper. Rushton received 45 votes.