1871 City of Auckland West by-election

The 1871 City of Auckland West by-election was a by-election held on 1 September 1871 in the City of Auckland West electorate during the 5th New Zealand Parliament. It was then a two-member electorate.

The by-election was caused by the resignation of the incumbent, John Williamson. His earlier election had been declared invalid, as he held the position of Commissioner of Crown Lands.^[1]

John Williamson was re-elected unopposed.^[2]^[3]

References

^ "City West Nomination". Daily Southern Cross. 2 September 1871 – via Papers Past.
^ "Election for City West". Auckland Star. 1 September 1871 – via Papers Past.
^ "City West Election". Auckland Star. 26 August 1871 – via Papers Past.

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[1] "City West Nomination". Daily Southern Cross. 2 September 1871 – via Papers Past.

[2] "Election for City West". Auckland Star. 1 September 1871 – via Papers Past.

[3] "City West Election". Auckland Star. 26 August 1871 – via Papers Past.

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