Hare system

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While he was at the University of Tasmania the first election under the Hare system was held, and Professor Brown's opinions are based on the result.

From Proportional Representation Applied To Party Government by Ashworth, T. R. (Thomas Ramsden)

Such was the Hare system as propounded by its author.

From Proportional Representation Applied To Party Government by Ashworth, T. R. (Thomas Ramsden)

This has already happened in Tasmania, where all experience goes to show that the Hare system is equivalent to compulsory plumping.

From Proportional Representation Applied To Party Government by Ashworth, T. R. (Thomas Ramsden)

Mr. Lecky appreciates so little the connection between the method of election and the splitting up into groups that he views without alarm the Hare system, which would still further develop groups.

From Proportional Representation Applied To Party Government by Ashworth, T. R. (Thomas Ramsden)

Hare system may be criticised from two points of view; first, as applied to the conditions prevailing when it is introduced, and, secondly, as regards the new conditions it would bring about.

From Proportional Representation Applied To Party Government by Ashworth, T. R. (Thomas Ramsden)