1863 Goldfields North 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 Goldfields North on 7 April 1863 because of the resignation of James Hoskins.[1] Hoskins had been supported by a voluntary contribution from miners however he resigned for financial reasons, taking the job of overseer of northern roads.[2]
Dates
| Date | Event |
|---|---|
| 17 February 1863 | James Hoskins resigned.[1] |
| 2 March 1863 | Writ of election issued by the Speaker of the Legislative Assembly.[3] |
| 323 March 1863 | Nominations |
| 7 April 1863 | Polling day |
| 18 April 1863 | Return of writ |
Result
| Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|
| James Buchanan (elected) | 319 | 59.4 | |
| James Macnamara | 218 | 40.6 | |
| Total formal votes | 537 | 100.0 | |
| Informal votes | 0 | 0.0 | |
| Turnout | 537 | 44.8 | |