1879 Lachlan 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 Lachlan on 10 January 1879 because James Watson was appointed Colonial Treasurer in the third Parkes ministry.[1] Such ministerial by-elections were usually uncontested however on this occasion a poll was required in Canterbury (Sir Henry Parkes) and The Lachlan. Both were comfortably re-elected. The other 5 ministers were re-elected unopposed.[2]
Dates
| Date | Event |
|---|---|
| 21 December 1878 | Third Parkes ministry appointed.[3] |
| Writ of election issued by the Speaker of the Legislative Assembly.[4] | |
| 4 January 1879 | Nominations |
| 10 January 1879 | Polling day |
| 20 January 1879 | Return of writ |
Result
| Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|
| James Watson (re-elected) | 1,055 | 54.7 | |
| George McLean | 873 | 45.3 | |
| Total formal votes | 1,928 | 100.0 | |
| Informal votes | 0 | 0.0 | |
| Turnout | 1,928 | 37.0 | |