1877 Williams 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 The Williams on 12 February 1877 because of the resignation of William Watson.[1]
Dates
| Date | Event |
|---|---|
| 16 January 1877 | William Watson resigned from parliament.[1] |
| 17 January 1877 | Writ of election issued by the Speaker of the Legislative Assembly.[2] |
| 5 February 1877 | Nominations in Dungog |
| 12 February 1877 | Polling day |
| 23 February 1877 | Return of writ |
Candidates
- William Johnston was a general merchant at Clarence Town. This was his first occasion standing for the Legislative Assembly.
- John Nowlan was a cattle breeder from Maitland who had represented The Williams from 1866 until 1874.
Result
| Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|
| William Johnston (elected) | 526 | 56.4 | |
| John Nowlan | 409 | 43.6 | |
| Total formal votes | 938 | 98.4 | |
| Informal votes | 15 | 1.6 | |
| Turnout | 953 | 68.2 | |