1871 City of Auckland West by-election

The 1871 City of Auckland West by-election was a by-election held on 24 May 1871 in the City of Auckland West electorate during the 5th New Zealand Parliament. It was then a two-member electorate.

The by-election was caused by the resignation of the incumbent, John Williamson. His earlier election had been declared invalid, as he held the position of Commissioner of Crown Lands.[1]

John Williamson was re-elected unopposed.[2][3]

References

  1. "City West Nomination". Daily Southern Cross. 2 September 1871 via Papers Past.
  2. "Election for City West". Auckland Star. 1 September 1871 via Papers Past.
  3. "City West Election". Auckland Star. 26 August 1871 via Papers Past.


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