Thomas Dick had resigned as his business interests meant that he could not travel to Auckland for the current session.
[1] Major Richardson was nominated to replace Dick, who then decided to stand again.
Edward McGlashan resigned and on 30 May was replaced by John Richardson.
The result of the poll was: John Richardson resigned and on 15 November was replaced by James Paterson.
[7] As the last person elected, Paterson was transferred to the new electorate of Dunedin and Suburbs South