1889 Waipa by-election

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The 1889 Waipa by-election was a by-election held on 21 November 1889 in the Waipa electorate during the 10th New Zealand Parliament.

The by-election was caused by the death of the incumbent MP William Jackson on 29 September.

He was replaced by John Bryce, a well-known politician. Bryce was the only candidate nominated, so was declared elected unopposed. [1] [2]

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References

  1. "Waipa Seat". Daily Telegraph. 15 November 1889.
  2. "Waipa Election". Poverty Bay Herald. 22 November 1889.