1869 Goldfields West colonial by-election

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A by-election was held for the New South Wales Legislative Assembly electorate of Goldfields West on 15 February 1869 because of the resignation of George Thornton to visit England.[1]

Dates

Date Event
31 December 1868 George Thornton resigned.[2]
6 January 1869 Writ of election issued by the Speaker of the Legislative Assembly.[3]
25 January 1869 Nominations at Sofala
15 February 1869 Polling day
1 March 1869 Return of writ

Result

1869 Goldfields West by-election
Monday 15 February [4]
Candidate Votes %
Walter Church (elected) 325 53.0%
Charles Blakefield 288 47.0%
Total formal votes 613 100.0
Informal votes 0 0.0
Turnout 613 8.8

See also

References

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