June 1872 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 12 June 1872 because Saul Samuel resigned to accept an appointment to the Legislative Council.[1]
Dates
| Date | Event |
|---|---|
| 4 June 1872 | Saul Samuel resigned.[1] |
| 5 June 1872 | Writ of election issued by the Speaker of the Legislative Assembly.[2] |
| 10 June 1872 | Nominations |
| 12 June 1872 | Polling day |
| 18 June 1872 | Return of writ |
Result
| Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|
| George Oakes (elected) | 1,994 | 53.1 | |
| Bowie Wilson | 1,763 | 46.9 | |
| Total formal votes | 3,757 | 100.0 | |
| Informal votes | 0 | 0.0 | |
| Turnout | 3,757 | 33.7 | |