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February 1877 Orange colonial by-election

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A by-election was held for the New South Wales Legislative Assembly electorate of Orange in February 1877 caused by the resignation of sitting member Harris Nelson.[1]

Dates

Date Event
24 January 1877 Harris Nelson resigned from parliament.[1]
31 January 1877 Writ of election issued by the Speaker of the Legislative Assembly.[2]
19 February 1877 Nominations
22 February 1877 Polling day
5 March 1877 Return of writ

Results

1877 Orange by-election 1[3]
Candidate Votes %
Edward Combes Unopposed  

See also

References

  1. ^ a b "Mr Harris Levi Nelson (1835-1883)". Former members of the Parliament of New South Wales. Retrieved 11 May 2019.
  2. ^ "Writ of election: Orange". New South Wales Government Gazette. No. 40. 31 January 1877. p. 455. Retrieved 16 November 2019 – via National Library of Australia.
  3. ^ Green, Antony. "1877 Orange by-election 1". New South Wales Election Results 1856-2007. Parliament of New South Wales. Retrieved 16 November 2019.
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