1872 Heathcote by-election

New Zealand by-election April 2024 July 2019 1872 Heathcote by-election New Zealand parliamentary no 1871 New Zealand general election 1871 1875–76 New Zealand general election 1875 30 July 1872 Heathcote electorate — Unopposed John Cracroft Wilson Independent politician Unopposed 100% MP John Hall John Cracroft Wilson The 1872 Heathcote by-election was a by-election for the electorate of Heathcote during the 5th New Zealand Parliament, and resulted when the previous incumbent John Hall resigned. Hall resigned on 19 July 1872 as he was appointed to the Legislative Council.News of the Day https://paperspast.natlib.govt.nz/newspapers/CHP18720720.2.11 19 January 2019 The Press XX 2876 20 July 1872 2 Wilson Jim Jim Wilson (librarian) New Zealand Parliamentary Record, 1840–1984 4th First published in 1913 1985 V.R. Ward, Govt. Printer Wellington 154283103 202 On 22 July, John Cracroft Wilson advertised his candidacy for the position.To the Electors of the Heathcote District https://paperspast.natlib.govt.nz/newspapers/CHP18720722.2.2.6 19 January 2019 The Press XX 2877 22 July 1872 1 The nomination meeting was held at the Road Board office in Ferry Road.Monday, July 22, 1872 https://paperspast.natlib.govt.nz/newspapers/LT18720722.2.11 19 January 2019 Lyttelton Times XXXVIII 3592 22 July 1872 2 There was no vote as Wilson was the only candidate, and he was declared elected when the writs closed for candidates on 30 July. Wilson had previously been in Parliament for the seat of Coleridge, but had retired in 1870 due to an "unfortunate accident". References Heathcote 1872 Category:1872 elections in New Zealand Category:Politics of Christchurch Category:1870s in Christchurch