Following the resignation of Robert Heaton Rhodes from his Akaroa seat in the New Zealand parliament, Montgomery contested the 20 April 1874 by-election against Walter Pilliet, with 168 and 76 votes, respectively, i.e. a majority of 92 for Montgomery.
Montgomery contested the 20 April 1874 by-election against Walter Pilliet i.e. a majority of 92 for Montgomery. This was with 168 and 76 votes. This was following the resignation of Robert Heaton Rhodes from his Akaroa seat in the New Zealand parliament. This was respectively.