Lyttelton by-election, 1873
Encyclopedia
The by-election for Lyttelton in 1873 was a by-election
held during the 5th Parliament of New Zealand, on 19 May 1873. It was held because John Thomas Peacock
was appointed to the New Zealand Legislative Council
. Peacock's brother-in-law, Henry Richard Webb
, won the election.
By-election
A by-election is an election held to fill a political office that has become vacant between regularly scheduled elections....
held during the 5th Parliament of New Zealand, on 19 May 1873. It was held because John Thomas Peacock
John Thomas Peacock
John Thomas Peacock MLC JP was a New Zealand businessman, philanthropist and politician. He came to Canterbury in 1844, several years before organised settlement started.-Early life:...
was appointed to the New Zealand Legislative Council
New Zealand Legislative Council
The Legislative Council of New Zealand was the upper house of the New Zealand Parliament from 1853 until 1951. Unlike the lower house, the New Zealand House of Representatives, the Legislative Council was appointed.-Role:...
. Peacock's brother-in-law, Henry Richard Webb
Henry Richard Webb
Henry Richard Webb FRMS JP was a New Zealand businessman and politician. He represented Lyttelton in Parliament for 2½ years and was a supporter of education in his later years. Born in Australia, he came to Canterbury in 1868....
, won the election.