1878 Franklin by-election

New Zealand by-election

The 1874 Franklin by-election was a by-election held on 20 May 1878 in the Franklin electorate during the 6th New Zealand Parliament.

The by-election was caused by the resignation of the incumbent MP Hugh Lusk on 16 April 1878.[1]

At the nomination meeting, Richard Hobbs of Pokeno was put forward. As there were no other nominations, he was declared duly elected.[2][3]

References

  1. ^ Wilson, James Oakley (1985) [First ed. published 1913]. New Zealand Parliamentary Record, 1840–1984 (4th ed.). Wellington: V.R. Ward, Govt. Printer. p. 213. OCLC 154283103.
  2. ^ "Franklin Election". The New Zealand Herald. 21 May 1878.
  3. ^ "Telegraphic". Auckland Star. 20 May 1878.
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