Results of the 1880 New South Wales colonial election
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New South Wales colonial election, 17 November – 2 December 1880 [1] |
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Enrolled voters | ||||||
Votes cast | 178,807 | Turnout | 61.94 | +13.63 | ||
Informal votes | 2,001 | Informal | 1.96 | +0.95 | ||
Summary of votes by party | ||||||
Party | Primary votes | % | Swing | Seats | Change | |
Total | 178,807 | 108 |
This is a list of electoral district results for the 1880 New South Wales colonial election.[1]
The election was conducted on the basis of a simple majority or first-past-the-post voting system. In this election there were 29 multi-member districts returning 68 members and 43 single member districts giving a total of 108 members. In the multi-member districts each elector could vote for as many candidates as there were vacancies. 14 districts were uncontested.[1] There was no recognisable party structure at this election
Election results
Parramatta
1880 New South Wales colonial election: Parramatta 18 November [2] |
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Candidate | Votes | Percentage | ||
Charles Byrnes | 601 | 51.14% | ||
Hugh Taylor | 574 | 48.85% | ||
Invalid or blank votes | 35 | 2.89% | ||
Total votes | 1,210 | 100% | ||
Voter turnout | 84.67% |
See also
- Candidates of the 1880 New South Wales colonial election
- Members of the New South Wales Legislative Assembly, 1880–1882