Messrs Colenso , Sealy , Tucker and Ferguson were nominated , with Colenso subsequently elected with a majority of 17 .
The by - election was caused by the resignation of incumbent MP Henry Stark and was won by William Colenso .
Messrs Colenso , Sealy , Tucker and Ferguson were nominated , with William Colenso subsequently elected with a majority of 17 .
The by - election was caused by the resignation of incumbent MP Henry Stark and was won by William Colenso .