1872 Mudgee 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 Mudgee on 2 January 1872 because of the resignation of Henry Stephen.[1]
Dates
| Date | Event |
|---|---|
| 13 December 1871 | Writ of election issued by the Speaker of the Legislative Assembly and close of electoral rolls.[2] |
| 28 December 1871 | Nominations |
| 2 January 1872 | Polling day |
| 16 January 1872 | Return of writ |
Results
| Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Henry Parkes (elected) | 848 | 64.6 | |
| Joseph O'Connor | 465 | 35.4 | |
| Total formal votes | 1,313 | 100.0 | |
| Informal votes | 0 | 0.0 | |
| Turnout | 1,313 | 48.0 | |