1867_Town_of_New_Plymouth_by-election

1867 Town of New Plymouth by-election

1867 Town of New Plymouth by-election

New Zealand by-election

The 1867 Town of New Plymouth by-election was a by-election held on 29 April 1867 in the Town of New Plymouth electorate during the 4th New Zealand Parliament.

The by-election was caused by the resignation of the incumbent, John Richardson on 16 March 1867.[1]

He was replaced by Harry Atkinson.

Atkinson was the only nomination, so was declared elected unopposed.[2]

References

  1. [1]
    Wilson, James Oakley (1985) [First ed. published 1913]. New Zealand Parliamentary Record, 1840–1984 (4th ed.). Wellington: V.R. Ward, Govt. Printer. p. 230. OCLC 154283103.
  2. [2]
    "Election". Taranaki Herald. 4 May 1867.


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