1875 City of Auckland West by-elections

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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

Results

April 1875 City of Auckland West by-election [3] [4] [5] [6]
PartyCandidateVotes%±%
Independent Patrick Dignan 565 59.41
Independent Joseph Dargaville 38640.59
Turnout 951
Majority17918.82

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References

  1. "The New Zealand Herald". 20 March 1875 via Papers Past.
  2. "Auckland Items". Otago Witness. 17 April 1875 via Papers Past.
  3. "Auckland". The Evening Post . 15 April 1875.
  4. "Election for City West". Daily Southern Cross. 15 April 1875.
  5. "City West Election". Auckland Star . 14 April 1875.
  6. "Telegrams". Press. 15 April 1875.