Akaroa by-election, 1858

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The Akaroa by-election 1858 was a by-election held in the Akaroa electorate during the 2nd New Zealand Parliament, on 31 May 1858. The by-election was caused by the resignation of incumbent MP John Cuff and was won unopposed by William Moorhouse, who had represented the seat in the previous parliament. [1]

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John Cuff was a New Zealand politician. He represented the Akaroa electorate in the 2nd New Zealand Parliament from 1855 to 1858, but resigned before the end of his term. He did not serve in any subsequent Parliaments.

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References

  1. ↑ "Local Intelligence". Lyttelton Times . IX (583). 5 June 1858. p. 5. Retrieved 3 May 2013.


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