1879 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 15 July 1879 because Alexander Stuart resigned.[1] Stuart had been appointed agent-general however he was unable to take up the position due to financial difficulties.[2]
Dates
| Date | Event |
|---|---|
| 25 November 1879 | Alexander Stuart resigned.[1] |
| 26 November 1879 | Writ of election issued by the Speaker of the Legislative Assembly.[3] |
| 15 December 1879 | Nominations |
| 17 December 1879 | Polling day |
| 23 December 1879 | Return of writ |
Result
| Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Arthur Renwick (elected) | 4,663 | 61.5 | |
| Robert Tooth | 2,748 | 36.2 | |
| John Dowie | 147 | 1.9 | |
| Thomas Dalveen | 28 | 0.4 | |
| Total formal votes | 7,586 | 98.9 | |
| Informal votes | 82 | 1.1 | |
| Turnout | 7,668 | 54.7 | |