1866 Patrick's Plains colonial by-election

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A by-election was held for the New South Wales Legislative Assembly electorate of Patrick's Plains on 8 February 1866 because Bowie Wilson had been appointed Secretary for Lands in the second Martin ministry. [1] Such ministerial by-elections were usually uncontested however on this occasion a poll was required in Patrick's Plains and Yass Plains (Robert Isaacs). Both ministers were comfortably re-elected with more than 70% of the vote. The other ministers James Martin (The Lachlan), Henry Parkes (Kiama), James Byrnes (Parramatta) and Geoffrey Eagar (West Sydney) were re-elected unopposed. [2]

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Mr E E Darvall was a bank clerk, the son of John Darvall, the former attorney general. This was the only occasion on which he stood for parliament. [3]

John Heuston was a burlesque candidate, apparently winning a £10 bet for nominating, but withdrew before the poll. [4]

Dates

DateEvent
22 January 1866Second Martin ministry appointed. [5]
23 January 1866 Writ of election issued by the Speaker of the Legislative Assembly. [6]
5 February 1866Nominations at Singleton. [4]
8 February 1866Polling day. [7]
17 February 1866Return of writ

Polling places

Result

1866 Patrick's Plains by-election
Thursday 8 February [8]
CandidateVotes%
Bowie Wilson (re-elected)33970.5
E E Darvall14229.5
Total formal votes481100.0
Informal votes00.0
Turnout 48129.4

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References

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