By-election in New South Wales, Australia
A by-election was held for the New South Wales Legislative Assembly electorate of The Tumut on 16 November 1863. The by-election was triggered because of the resignation of Charles Cowper Jr.[1] James Martin had replaced Charles Cowper Sr as Premier, establishing his first ministry,[2] and Cowper Jr. resigned his seat to successfully challenge Martin at the Orange by-election.[3]
Dates
Date |
Event
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16 October 1863
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James Martin appointed Premier and Attorney-General.[2]
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24 October 1863
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Charles Cowper Jr. resigned his seat.[1]
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27 October 1863
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Writ of election issued by the Speaker of the Legislative Assembly.[4]
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10 November 1863
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Nominations
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16 November 1863
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Polling day
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1 December 1863
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Return of writ
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Result
1863 The Tumut by-election
Monday 16 November [5]
Candidate
|
Votes
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%
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James Martin (elected)
|
393
|
72.2
|
C D O'Connell
|
151
|
27.8
|
Total formal votes
|
544
|
100.0
|
Informal votes
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0
|
0.0
|
Turnout
|
544
|
54.0
|
See also
References