February 1877 Orange 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 Orange on 19 February 1877 caused by the resignation of sitting member Harris Nelson.[1]
Dates
| Date | Event |
|---|---|
| 24 January 1877 | Harris Nelson resigned from parliament.[1] |
| 31 January 1877 | Writ of election issued by the Speaker of the Legislative Assembly.[2] |
| 19 February 1877 | Nominations |
| 22 February 1877 | Polling day |
| 5 March 1877 | Return of writ |
Results
| Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Edward Combes (elected) | Unopposed | ||