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1878 Franklin by-election
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New Zealand by-election
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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. Wilson Jim Jim Wilson (librarian) New Zealand Parliamentary Record, 1840–1984 4th First ed. published 1913 1985 V.R. Ward, Govt. Printer Wellington 154283103 213
At the nomination meeting, Richard Hobbs of Pokeno was put forward. As there were no other nominations, he was declared duly elected. https://paperspast.natlib.govt.nz/newspapers/NZH18780521.2.23 Franklin Election The New Zealand Herald 21 May 1878 https://paperspast.natlib.govt.nz/newspapers/AS18780520.2.20 Telegraphic Auckland Star 20 May 1878
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