April_1875_City_of_Auckland_West_by-election

1875 City of Auckland West by-elections

Two New Zealand by-elections

The 1875 City of Auckland West by-elections were two by-elections held in the City of Auckland West electorate in Auckland, following two resignations during the 4th New Zealand Parliament

Thomas Gillies resigned when he was appointed a judge of the Supreme Court and was replaced unopposed on 27 March by George Grey.^[1]
John Williamson died on 16 February and was replaced on 14 April by Patrick Dignan. He was opposed by Joseph Dargaville, a member of the Orange Order, Dignan was a Catholic.^[2]

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"The New Zealand Herald". 20 March 1875 – via Papers Past.

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Party		Candidate	Votes	%
	Independent	Patrick Dignan	565	59.41
	Independent	Joseph Dargaville	386	40.59
Turnout			951
Majority			179	18.82

April_1875_City_of_Auckland_West_by-election

1875 City of Auckland West by-elections

Results

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