1876 City of Auckland West by-election

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The 1876 City of Auckland West by-election was a by-election held on 25 July 1876 in the City of Auckland West electorate during the 6th New Zealand Parliament. It was then a two-member electorate.

The by-election was caused by the resignation of the incumbent, George Grey.

Benjamin Tonks, the Mayor of Auckland City, was elected by a large majority.

Result

The following table gives the election result:

1876 City of Auckland West by-election [1] [2] [3]
PartyCandidateVotes%±%
Independent Benjamin Tonks 656 92.79
Independent Henry Warner Farnall23233.57
Independent Singleton Rochford131.84
Majority61887.41
Informal votes12
Turnout 719

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References

  1. "Daily Southern Cross". Daily Southern Cross . 26 July 1876.
  2. "Untitled". Thames Advertiser. 31 July 1876.
  3. "City West Election". Auckland Star . 28 July 1876.