1875 Central Cumberland 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 Central Cumberland on 28 June 1875 because of the resignation of Joseph Wearne.[1]
Dates
| Date | Event |
|---|---|
| 12 June 1875 | Joseph Wearne resigned.[1] |
| 15 June 1875 | Writ of election issued by the Speaker of the Legislative Assembly.[2] |
| 24 June 1875 | Nominations |
| 28 June 1875 | Polling day |
| 12 July 1875 | Return of writ |
Result
| Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|
| William Long (elected) | 874 | 54.8 | |
| Andrew McCulloch | 722 | 45.2 | |
| Total formal votes | 1,596 | 100.0 | |
| Informal votes | 0 | 0.0 | |
| Turnout | 1,596 | 70.3 | |