1883 Inangahua by-election explained

The 1883 Inangahua by-election was a by-election held on 14 May 1883 during the 8th New Zealand Parliament in the West Coast electorate of .

The by-election was caused by the resignation of the incumbent MP Thomas S. Weston. The by-election was won by Edward Shaw.

He was opposed by Edward Wakefield, who opposed the Government. Wakefield got large majorities at Brunnerton and Black's Point.^{[1] [2] [3] [4]}

Results

The following table gives the election result:

Notes and References

1. News: Inangahua Election . Ashburton Guardian . 15 May 1883 .
2. News: Mr Wakefield at Reefton . Star . 17 May 1883 .
3. News: Banquet to Mr Wakefield . New Zealand Herald . 17 May 1883 .
4. News: Inangahua Election . Timaru Herald . 28 May 1883 .