1867 East 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 East Sydney on 20 March 1867 because Charles Cowper resigned due to financial difficulties.[1]
Dates
| Date | Event |
|---|---|
| 23 February 1867 | Charles Cowper resigned.[1] |
| 1 March 1867 | Writ of election issued by the Speaker of the Legislative Assembly.[2] |
| 18 March 1867 | Nominations |
| 20 March 1867 | Polling day |
| 25 March 1867 | Return of writ |
Result
| Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Marshall Burdekin (elected) | 2,025 | 60.0 | |
| Walter Renny | 1,350 | 40.0 | |
| Total formal votes | 3,375 | 100.0 | |
| Informal votes | 0 | 0.0 | |
| Turnout | 3,375 | 38.9 | |