In a Lonely Place was based on a mystery by Dorthy B. Hughes
The Wairau by-election 1872 was a by-election held in the electorate during the 5th New Zealand Parliament , on 19 February 1872 .. by-election. List of New Zealand by-elections. 5th New Zealand Parliament. 5th New Zealand Parliament. The by-election was caused by the resignation of incumbent MP William Henry Eyes and was won by Arthur Seymour , who defeated Joseph Ward .. Arthur Seymour. Arthur Seymour. Joseph Ward. Joseph Ward ( Marlborough politician ). William Henry Eyes. William Henry Eyes. by-election. List of New Zealand by-elections. Both candidates were prominent Marlborough politicians , and for both of them , this was their first attempt at election to the General Assembly .. General Assembly. New Zealand House of Representatives