1875 City of Auckland West by-elections

Two New Zealand by-elections

The 1875 City of Auckland West by-elections were two by-elections held in the City of Auckland West electorate in Auckland, following two resignations during the 4th New Zealand Parliament

  • Thomas Gillies resigned when he was appointed a judge of the Supreme Court and was replaced unopposed on 27 March by George Grey.[1]
  • John Williamson died on 16 February and was replaced on 14 April by Patrick Dignan. He was opposed by Joseph Dargaville, a member of the Orange Order, Dignan was a Catholic.[2]

Results

April 1875 City of Auckland West by-election[3][4][5][6]
Party Candidate Votes % ±%
Independent Patrick Dignan 565 59.41
Independent Joseph Dargaville 386 40.59
Turnout 951
Majority 179 18.82

References

  1. ^ "The New Zealand Herald". 20 March 1875 – via Papers Past.
  2. ^ "Auckland Items". Otago Witness. 17 April 1875 – via Papers Past.
  3. ^ "Auckland". The Evening Post. 15 April 1875.
  4. ^ "Election for City West". Daily Southern Cross. 15 April 1875.
  5. ^ "City West Election". Auckland Star. 14 April 1875.
  6. ^ "Telegrams". Press. 15 April 1875.
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