1866 Clarence colonial by-election

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A by-election was held for the New South Wales Legislative Assembly electorate of the Clarence on 27 August 1866 following the resignation of John Laycock. [1]

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Dates

DateEvent
1 August 1866 Writ of election issued by the Speaker of the Legislative Assembly and close of electoral rolls. [2]
20 August 1866Nominations
27 August 1866Polling day, between the hours of 8 am and 6 pm
10 September 1866Return of writ

Candidates

Results

1866 The Clarence by-election
Monday 27 August [5]
CandidateVotes%
John Robertson (elected)21957.2
Alexander MacKellar16442.8
Total formal votes38398.2
Informal votes71.8
Turnout 39018.3

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References

  1. "Mr John Connell Laycock (1818-1897)". Former Members of the Parliament of New South Wales . Retrieved 14 June 2019.
  2. "Writ of election: The Clarence". New South Wales Government Gazette (148). 1 August 1866. p. 1771. Retrieved 8 October 2019 via Trove.
  3. Green, Antony. "1880 results West Sydney". New South Wales Election Results 1856-2007. Parliament of New South Wales . Retrieved 8 October 2019.
  4. Green, Antony. "1859 results The Clarence". New South Wales Election Results 1856-2007. Parliament of New South Wales . Retrieved 8 October 2019.
  5. Green, Antony. "1866 results The Clarence". New South Wales Election Results 1856-2007. Parliament of New South Wales . Retrieved 8 October 2019.