1869 Roslyn by-election

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The 1869 Roslyn by-election was a by-election for the electorate of Roslyn in Dunedin on 12 February 1869 during the 4th New Zealand Parliament.

The by-election resulted from the resignation of the previous member George Hepburn on 9 January 1869.[1]

The by-election was won by

Kaikorai.[2]

Results

The following table gives the election results:

1869 Roslyn by-election [3]
Party Candidate Votes % ±%
Independent Henry Driver 215 70.72
Independent Colin Allan 89 29.28
Turnout 304
Majority 126 41.45

References

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  2. ^ "Roslyn Election". Otago Daily Times. No. 2192. 13 February 1869. p. 2.
  3. ^ "Roslyn Election". Otago Daily Times. 11 February 1869.