June 1870 Goldfields South 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 Goldfields South on 20 June 1870 because of the resignation of Ezekiel Baker.[1]
Dates
| Date | Event |
|---|---|
| 27 May 1870 | Ezekiel Baker resigned.[1] |
| 31 May 1870 | Writ of election issued by the Speaker of the Legislative Assembly.[2] |
| 20 June 1870 | Nominations |
| 11 July 1870 | Polling day |
| 1 August 1870 | Return of writ |
Result
| Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ezekiel Baker (re-elected) | unopposed | ||