1880 Waikaia by-election

The 1880 Waikaia by-election was a by-election held on 21 September 1880 in the Waikaia electorate in the Southland Region during the 7th New Zealand Parliament.

The by-election was caused by the death of the incumbent George Ireland, on 15 August 1880.

The by-election was won by Horace Bastings. He was opposed by William Morris of Waikaia.[1]

Results

1880 Waikaia by-election[2]
Party Candidate Votes % ±
Independent Horace Bastings 330 63.83
Independent William Morris 187 36.17
Majority 143 27.66
Turnout 517
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References

  1. "Dunedin". North Otago Times. 21 August 1880.
  2. "Social and General". Otago Daily Times (5825). 8 October 1880. p. 2. Retrieved 22 January 2019.


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