1873 Lyttelton by-election

The by-election for Lyttelton in 1873 was a by-election held in the Lyttelton electorate during the 5th Parliament of New Zealand, on 19 May 1873.

It was held because John Thomas Peacock was appointed to the New Zealand Legislative Council. Peacock's brother-in-law, Henry Richard Webb, won the election.

Results

1873 Lyttelton by-election[1]
Party Candidate Votes % ±
Independent Henry Richard Webb 122 51.48
Independent Hugh Murray-Aynsley 115 48.52
Turnout 237
Majority 7 2.95
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References

  1. "Lyttelton Election". The Star (1634). 20 May 1873. p. 3. Retrieved 18 April 2010.


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