1865 Raglan by-election

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The 1865 Raglan by-election was a by-election held on 19 April 1865 in the Raglan electorate during the 3rd New Zealand Parliament.

The by-election was caused by the resignation of the incumbent MP Charles John Taylor on 1 April 1865. [1]

The by-election was won by William Buckland.

As no other candidates were nominated, he was declared duly elected; Joseph Crispe had retired from the contest. [2] [3] [4] [5]

References

  1. Wilson, Jim (1985) [First ed. published 1913]. New Zealand Parliamentary Record, 1840–1984 (4th ed.). Wellington: V.R. Ward, Govt. Printer. p. 239. OCLC   154283103.
  2. "The Elections". Daily Southern Cross. 20 April 1865.
  3. "Raglan Election". The New Zealand Herald . 17 April 1865.
  4. "Northern Association". Daily Southern Cross. 18 April 1865.
  5. "Raglan Election". The New Zealand Herald . 19 April 1865.