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1867 Wanganui by-election

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New Zealand by-election

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

The by-election was caused by the resignation of the incumbent, John Bryce, who had resigned because of ill-health.

He was replaced by Henry Shafto Harrison, who had previously represented the district.

Hutchison, who came second, was the editor of The Chronicle.

Result

The following table gives the election result:

1867 Wanganui by-election
Party Candidate Votes % ±%
Independent Henry Shafto Harrison 143 57.66
Independent William Hutchison 105 42.34
Turnout 248
Majority 38 15.32

References

  1. "News of the Week". Otago Witness. 11 May 1867.
  2. "Wanganui". Wellington Independent. 4 May 1867.
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