1860 Williams 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 The Williams on 16 February 1860 because Stephen Dark resigned.[1]
Dates
| Date | Event |
|---|---|
| 25 January 1860 | Stephen Dark resigned.[1] |
| Writ of election issued by the Speaker of the Legislative Assembly.[2] | |
| 9 February 1860 | Nominations at Dungog.[3] |
| 16 February 1860 | Polling day.[4][5] |
| 23 February 1860 | Return of writ |
Polling places
- Dungog
- Bandon Grove
- Brookfield
- Clarence Town
- Stroud
- Gloucester
Result
| Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Alexander Campbell (elected) | 143 | 54.2 | |
| William Allen | 121 | 45.8 | |
| Total formal votes | 264 | 100.0 | |
| Informal votes | 0 | 0.0 | |
| Turnout | 264 | 30.8 | |