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Benjamin Tonks

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New Zealand Parliament
Years Term Electorate Party
1876–1877 6th City of Auckland West Independent

Benjamin Tonks (1832 – 27 June 1884) was a 19th-century mayor and Member of Parliament in Auckland, New Zealand.

He was the Mayor of Auckland City from 1875 to 1876.

At the 1876 by-election which followed the resignation of Sir George Grey, he was elected to represent the City of Auckland West electorate. He resigned in 1877.[1]

He died at his home in Remuera on 27 June 1884.[2][3]

Benjamin Tonks was Mayor of Auckland City from 1875-1876

References

  1. ^ Wilson, James Oakley (1985) [First ed. published 1913]. New Zealand Parliamentary Record, 1840–1984 (4th ed.). Wellington: V.R. Ward, Govt. Printer. p. 241. OCLC 154283103.
  2. ^ "Death of Mr. Benjamin Tonks". Auckland Star. 27 June 1884. p. 2. Retrieved 20 June 2020 – via Papers Past.
  3. ^ "Deaths". Auckland Star. 28 June 1884. p. 2. Retrieved 20 June 2020 – via Papers Past.
Political offices
Preceded by Mayor of Auckland City
1875–1876
Succeeded by