1866 West Sydney 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 West Sydney on 17 January 1866 because John Robertson had been re-appointed Secretary for Lands in the fourth Cowper ministry.[1] Such ministerial by-elections were usually uncontested however on this occasion a poll was required at both West Sydney and The Williams (Marshall Burdekin). Both Robertson and Burdekin were defeated, with the Cowper government falling, replaced by the second Martin ministry.[2]
Dates
| Date | Event |
|---|---|
| 1 January 1866 | John Robertson re-appointed Secretary for Lands.[1][3] |
| 9 January 1866 | Writ of election issued by the Speaker of the Legislative Assembly.[4] |
| 15 January 1866 | Nominations |
| 17 January 1866 | Polling day |
| 20 January 1866 | Return of writ |
Result
| Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|
| William Windeyer (elected) | 869 | 52.4 | |
| John Robertson (defeated) | 789 | 47.6 | |
| Total formal votes | 1,658 | 100.0 | |
| Informal votes | 0 | 0.0 | |
| Turnout | 1,658 | 21.2 | |