1863 Central Cumberland colonial by-election

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A by-election was held for the New South Wales Legislative Assembly electorate of Central Cumberland on 6 June 1863 because of the resignation of James Atkinson due to insolvency, who then re-contested the seat.[1][2]

Dates

Date Event
3 April 1863 James Atkinson declared insolvent.
14 April 1863 James Atkinson resigned.[1]
29 April 1863 Writ of election issued by the Speaker of the Legislative Assembly.[3]
3 June 1863 Nominations
6 June 1863 Polling day
15 June 1863 Return of writ

Result

1863 Central Cumberland by-election
Saturday 6 June[2]
Candidate Votes %
Allan Macpherson (elected) 586 53.3%
James Atkinson (defeated) 514 46.7%
Total formal votes 1,100 100.0
Informal votes 0 0.0
Turnout 1,100 50.1

See also

References

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