1860 Morpeth colonial by-election
By-election in New South Wales, Australia
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A by-election was held for the New South Wales Legislative Assembly electorate of Morpeth on 7 August 1860 because Edward Close resigned.[1] Close later stated that he resigned because it had been a lengthy session of parliament, marked by a contest for power between Charles Cowper, William Forster and John Robertson in which nothing was done.[2]
Dates
| Date | Event |
|---|---|
| 12 July 1860 | Edward Close resigned.[1] |
| 17 July 1860 | Writ of election issued by the Speaker of the Legislative Assembly.[3] |
| 31 July 1860 | Nominations at Morpeth.[4] |
| 7 August 1860 | Polling day.[5][6] |
| 17 August 1860 | Return of writ |
Polling places
Result
| Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Samuel Cohen (elected) | 312 | 59.8 | |
| David Buchanan | 210 | 40.2 | |
| Total formal votes | 522 | 100.0 | |
| Informal votes | 0 | 0.0 | |
| Turnout | 522 | 64.5 | |