1867 City of Auckland West by-election

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The 1867 City of Auckland West by-election was a by-election held on 25 April 1867 in the City of Auckland West electorate during the 4th New Zealand Parliament. It was then a two-member electorate.

The by-election was caused by the resignation of the incumbent, James Williamson. [1]

Patrick Dignan was nominated, and as there were no other nominations he was declared elected unopposed. [2]

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References

  1. "City West Elections". The New Zealand Herald . 25 April 1867 via Papers Past.
  2. "Election for the City West". The New Zealand Herald . 26 April 1867 via Papers Past.