Astraea Lesbian Foundation for Justice. Additionally Richard Israel Charles Grenfell had initially chosen to contest the seat as an independent, but withdrew. However, his decision to withdraw came after the ballot papers were printed. The recently formed Liberal Federation decided against contesting the seat. The party's executive felt that their party policy would not be finalised in time for the election date. Campaign. A prominent issue in the by-election was the question of state-aid to private schools. Connelly and Dingwall opposed the notion, Yealands supported it while Owen sidestepped the issue stating that under Social Credit state-aid would not be necessary	1956 Riccarton by-election
8637013	. There was also a hotly argued debate between the supporters of Connelly and Owen over whether Labour's first Prime Minister Michael Joseph Savage was a social crediter. The debate spilled over into newspapers, filling correspondence columns and letters to editors for over a week. Results. The following table gives the election results: Connolly was re-elected at the subsequent general election confirming him as the MP. He would represent it until 1969 when he transferred to the neighbouring electorate. 1956 Riccarton by-election The Riccarton by-election 1956 was a by-election held in the electorate in Christchurch during 	1956 Riccarton by-election
8637014	Astraea Lesbian Foundation for Justice Astraea Lesbian Foundation for Justice The Astraea Lesbian Foundation for Justice is an international charitable foundation based in the United States focused on issues related to LGBT and intersex rights for people of color. The organization provide grants to individuals and organizations, promotes philanthropy, and provides capacity building assistance. History. Astraea Lesbian Foundation for Justice was founded in 1977 by a small group of diverse women to increase funding for lesbian and women of color causes based on lesbian feminism. Activities. Astraea Lesbian Foundation for Justice works to connect the LGBTQI community to philanthropists and activists around the world. They 	Astraea Lesbian Foundation for Justice
8637015	solicit and invite grant proposals from individuals and organizations in the United States and internationally working on LGBT advocacy – especially around areas of the arts as well as racial, economic, social, and gender justice. For example, from 1992 to 1994, Astraea helped fund Esto no tiene nombre", a magazine created (in part by tatiana de la tierra) to explore and provide a platform for discussion about Latina lesbian culture. In 2012, the organization awarded 152 grants totaling to 113 organizations and 16 individuals across 36 countries. The organization also promotes philanthropy and capacity building. Their policy of "Philanthropy of Inclusion