Benjamin Tonks
Benjamin Tonks (1832 – 27 June 1884) was a 19th-century mayor and Member of Parliament in Auckland, New Zealand.
| New Zealand Parliament | ||||
| Years | Term | Electorate | Party | |
| 1876–1877 | 6th | City of Auckland West | Independent | |
He was the Mayor of Auckland City from 1875 to 1876.
At the 1876 by-election which followed the resignation of Sir George Grey, he was elected to represent the City of Auckland West electorate. He resigned in 1877.[1]
He died at his home in Remuera on 27 June 1884.[2][3]
Benjamin Tonks was Mayor of Auckland City from 1875-1876
References
- Wilson, James Oakley (1985) [First ed. published 1913]. New Zealand Parliamentary Record, 1840–1984 (4th ed.). Wellington: V.R. Ward, Govt. Printer. p. 241. OCLC 154283103.
- "Death of Mr. Benjamin Tonks". Auckland Star. 27 June 1884. p. 2. Retrieved 20 June 2020 – via Papers Past.
- "Deaths". Auckland Star. 28 June 1884. p. 2. Retrieved 20 June 2020 – via Papers Past.
| Political offices | ||
|---|---|---|
| Preceded by Frederick Prime |
Mayor of Auckland City 1875–1876 |
Succeeded by William John Hurst |
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