1891 Newton by-election

New Zealand by-election April 2024 July 2023 1891 Newton by-election New Zealand Presidential no 1890 New Zealand general election 1890 1893 New Zealand general election 1893 31 March 1891 140px Sir George Grey Independent politician elected unopposed MP David Goldie Sir George Grey The 1891 Newton by-election was a by-election held on 31 March 1891 during the 11th New Zealand Parliament in the Auckland city electorate of Newton. Background The by-election was caused by the resignation of the incumbent MP David Goldie because of the demands of his business. The by-election was won by Sir George Grey. He had retired from politics, but had accepted nomination for the vacancy provided he was not opposed, so was declared elected.https://paperspast.natlib.govt.nz/newspapers/NZH18910326.2.21? The Newton Seat The New Zealand Herald 26 March 1891 XXVIII 8524 5 https://paperspast.natlib.govt.nz/newspapers/NZH18910330.2.24? The Newton Election The New Zealand Herald 30 March 1891 XXVIII 8527 5 https://paperspast.natlib.govt.nz/newspapers/AG18910404.2.4? Local and General Ashburton Guardian 4 April 1891 X 2345 2 He was in frail health, but had gone as a delegate to the Federation Convention in Australia. Another delegate, tired of Grey's numerous speeches inquired whether New Zealand intended to "come in". Grey replied Not at present, but we are interested in securing a Constitution which may tempt us to come in later on.https://paperspast.natlib.govt.nz/newspapers/TS18910415.2.49? Federation The Star 15 April 1891 7138 4 Notes References Wilson James Oakley New Zealand Parliamentary Record, 1840–1984 4th First ed. published 1913 1985 V.R. Ward, Govt. Printer Wellington 154283103 Newton 1891 Category:1891 elections in New Zealand Category:Politics of the Auckland Region Category:1890s in Auckland