1860 Wollombi 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 Wollombi on 2 May 1860 because William Cape resigned to take his children to England to complete their education.[1]
Dates
| Date | Event |
|---|---|
| 13 April 1860 | William Cape resigned.[2] |
| 17 April 1860 | Writ of election issued by the Speaker of the Legislative Assembly.[3] |
| 3 May 1860 | Nominations at Wollombi.[4] |
| 17 May 1860 | Polling day.[5][6] |
| 31 May 1860 | Return of writ |
Polling places
Result
| Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Joseph Eckford (elected) | 309 | 56.4 | |
| George Simpson | 239 | 43.6 | |
| Total formal votes | 548 | 100.0 | |
| Informal votes | 0 | 0.0 | |
| Turnout | 548 | 58.0 | |