1858 Waimea by-election

The Waimea by-election 1858 was a by-election held in the multi-member Waimea electorate during the 2nd New Zealand Parliament, on 21 May 1858.

The by-election was caused by the resignation of incumbent MP Charles Elliott on 20 March 1858.[1]

The by-election was won unopposed by David Monro, who had represented the seat in the previous parliament.[2]

References edit

  1. ^ Wilson, James Oakley (1985) [First ed. published 1913]. New Zealand Parliamentary Record, 1840–1984 (4th ed.). Wellington: V.R. Ward, Govt. Printer. p. 194. OCLC 154283103.
  2. ^ "Local Intelligence". Nelson Examiner and New Zealand Chronicle. Vol. XVII, no. 41. 22 May 1858. p. 3. Retrieved 3 May 2013.