1878 City of Dunedin by-election

New Zealand by-election

The 1878 City of Dunedin by-election was a by-election held on 1 July 1878 in the City of Dunedin electorate in Dunedin during the 6th New Zealand Parliament. At the time the electorate had three members.

The by-election was caused by the resignation of the incumbent, William Larnach. The winner was Richard Oliver.

Results

1878 City of Dunedin by-election[1][2]
Party Candidate Votes % ±%
Independent Richard Oliver 769 53.89
Independent Charles Stephen Reeves 658 46.11
Majority 111 7.78
Turnout 1427

References

  1. ^ "The City Election". Evening Star. 1 July 1878.
  2. ^ "The City Election". Otago Daily Times. No. 5131. 29 July 1878. p. 7. Retrieved 12 January 2019.
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