1877 New South Wales colonial election
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All 73 seats in the New South Wales Legislative Assembly 37 Assembly seats were needed for a majority | ||||||||||
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The 1877 New South Wales colonial election was held between 24 October and 12 November 1877. This election was for all of the 73 seats in the
Sir John Robertson
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There was no recognisable party structure at this election; instead the government was determined by a loose, shifting factional system. Although the leaders of the main groupings at this election were Robertson and Sir Henry Parkes, the subsequent government was formed by James Farnell as a compromise Premier. Farnell's government lasted a year and two days.
Key dates
Date | Event |
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12 October 1877 | The Legislative Assembly was dissolved, and writs were issued by the Governor to proceed with an election. |
22 October to 5 November 1877 | Nominations for candidates for the election closed. |
24 October to 12 November 1877 | Polling days. |
27 November 1877 | Opening of new Parliament. |
Results
New South Wales colonial election, 24 October – 12 November 1877 [1] | ||||||
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Enrolled voters | ||||||
Votes cast | 98,503 | Turnout | 48.31 | +1.10 | ||
Informal votes | 680 | Informal | 1.01 | −0.19 | ||
Summary of votes by party | ||||||
Party | Primary votes | % | Swing | Seats | Change | |
Total | 98,503 | 73 |
References
- ^ Green, Antony. "1877 election totals". New South Wales Election Results 1856-2007. Parliament of New South Wales. Retrieved 21 September 2019.
- "Former members of the New South Wales Parliament, 1856-2006". New South Wales Parliament.