1867_Port_Chalmers_by-election

1867 Port Chalmers by-election

1867 Port Chalmers by-election

New Zealand by-election

The 1867 Port Chalmers by-election was a by-election held on 15 June 1867 in the Port Chalmers electorate during the 4th New Zealand Parliament.

The by-election was caused by the death on 11 February of the incumbent MP Thomas Dick. The by-election was won by David Forsyth Main.

Results

The following table gives the election result, which was contested by five candidates, although Main and Captain Malcolm were the only serious contenders:[1]

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References

  1. [1]
    "Port Chalmers Election". Otago Daily Times. No. 1698. 10 June 1867 – via Papers Past.
  2. [2]
    "Daily Southern Cross". Daily Southern Cross. 14 June 1867.


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