1859 Waimea by-election

The Waimea by-election of 1859 was a by-election for the electorate of Waimea during the 2nd New Zealand Parliament. It was triggered by the resignation of William Travers when he was appointed as a judge. According to Wilson, Travers was disqualified under the Act of 1858, and vacated the seat on 26 July 1859.

Only one candidate was nominated on 26 December 1859, Fedor Kelling, and he was immediately declared elected.

References

  1. ^ Wilson, James Oakley (1985) [First published in 1913]. New Zealand Parliamentary Record, 1840–1984 (4th ed.). Wellington: V E Ward, Government Printer. pp. 210, 241. OCLC 154283103.
  2. ^ "Election of a Member for the General Assembly". Colonist. Vol. III, no. 229. 30 December 1859. p. 2. Retrieved 8 April 2012.