1861 Hunter 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 Hunter on 5 August 1861 because Isidore Blake resigned to accept appointment as a judge of the District Court.[1]
Dates
| Date | Event |
|---|---|
| 9 July 1861 | Isidore Blake resigned.[1] |
| 13 July 1861 | Writ of election issued by the Speaker of the Legislative Assembly.[2] |
| 31 July 1861 | Nominations at West Maitland.[3] |
| 5 August 1861 | Polling day between 9 am and 4 pm.[4] |
| 15 August 1861 | Return of writ |
Polling places
- West Maitland
- Largs
- Bishop's Bridge
- Lochinvar
- Branxton
Result
| Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|
| John Burns (elected) | 299 | 51.8 | |
| Henry Vindin | 278 | 48.2 | |
| Total formal votes | 577 | 100.0 | |
| Informal votes | 0 | 0.0 | |
| Turnout | 577 | 34.1 | |