A by-election was held for the New South Wales Legislative Assembly electorate of The Lachlan on 10 January 1879 because James Watson was appointed Colonial Treasurer in the third Parkes ministry.[1] Such ministerial by-elections were usually uncontested however on this occasion a poll was required in Canterbury (Sir Henry Parkes) and The Lachlan. Both were comfortably re-elected. The other 5 ministers were re-elected unopposed.[2]
Dates
Result
1879 The Lachlan by-election
Friday 10 January [5]
| Candidate |
Votes |
% |
| James Watson (re-elected) |
1,055 |
54.7% |
| George McLean |
873 |
45.3% |
| Total formal votes |
1,928 |
100.0 |
| Informal votes |
0 |
0.0 |
| Turnout |
1,928 |
37.0 |
See also
References
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Results of New South Wales State elections
