1875 City of Auckland West 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
Party | Candidate | Votes | % | ± | |
---|---|---|---|---|---|
Independent | Patrick Dignan | 565 | 59.41 | ||
Independent | Joseph Dargaville | 386 | 40.59 | ||
Turnout | 951 | ||||
Majority | 179 | 18.82 |
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References
- "The New Zealand Herald". New Zealand Herald. 20 March 1875 – via Papers Past.
- "Auckland Items". Otago Witness. 17 April 1875 – via Papers Past.
- "Auckland". The Evening Post. 15 April 1875.
- "Election for City West". Daily Southern Cross. 15 April 1875.
- "City West Election". Auckland Star. 14 April 1875.
- "Telegrams". Press. 15 April 1875.
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