Country Party
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| Country Party | |
|---|---|
| Leader | Donald Burleigh |
| Founded | 25 November 1918 |
| Succeeded by | National Party |
| Ideology | Conservatism |
| Political position | Centre-right |
|
Politics of New Ingrea Political parties Elections | |
The Country Party was a major political party in New Ingrea from 1918 until it merged with the Conservative Party to form the National Party in April 1935.
History
Policy
Electoral performance
This chart shows the electoral performance of the Country Party in general elections between 1920 and 1932.
| Election | Number of votes | Share of votes | Seats | Outcome of election |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1920 | 21.87% | 8 / 100 |
Liberal majority | |
| 1923 | 23.65% | 14 / 100 |
Liberal majority | |
| 1926 | 22.53% | 12 / 100 |
Liberal majority | |
| 1929 | 26.48% | 21 / 100 |
Liberal majority | |
| 1932 | 36.48% | 38 / 100 |
Country/Conservative coalition majority |
Party leaders
The Country Party had just two leader during it's relatively brief existence:
| # | Name | In Office | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Charles Sexton-Dayle | 25 November 1918 - 17 October 1928 | 9 years, 10 months, 22 days |
| 2 | Donald Burleigh | 17 October 1928 - 30 April 1935 | 6 years, 6 months, 14 days |