A by-election was due to be held for the New South Wales Legislative Assembly electorate of Carcoar on 20 October 1862 because of the resignation of William Watt. [1]
Date | Event |
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27 September 1862 | William Watt resigned. [1] |
2 October 1862 | Writ of election issued by the Speaker of the Legislative Assembly. [2] |
16 October 1862 | Nominations |
20 October 1862 | Polling day |
28 October 1862 | Return of writ |
Candidate | Votes | % | |
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William Dalley | unopposed |
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