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1863 Port Curtis colonial by-election

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The 1863 Port Curtis colonial by-election was a by-election held on 12 May 1863 in the electoral district of Port Curtis for the Queensland Legislative Assembly.

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1863 Port Curtis colonial by-election

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May 12, 1863 (1863-05-12)
1864 â†’
 
Candidate John Douglas
Party Independent

Member for Port Curtis before election

Alfred Sandeman
Independent

Elected Member for Port Curtis

John Douglas
Independent

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History

On 11 April 1863, Alfred Sandeman, the member for Port Curtis resigned due to complaints about his inactivity by his constituents. John Douglas won the resulting by-election on 12 May 1863.[1]

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