1879 Lachlan colonial by-election

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
DateEvent
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
1879 The Lachlan by-election
Friday 10 January [5]
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

See also

References
  1. "Mr James Watson (1836-1907)". Former Members of the Parliament of New South Wales. Retrieved 10 June 2019.
  2. Green, Antony. "1877 to 1880 by-elections". New South Wales Election Results 1856-2007. Parliament of New South Wales. Retrieved 1 October 2020.
  3. "Appointment of ministers". New South Wales Government Gazette (406). 21 December 1872. p. 5113. Retrieved 1 October 2020 – via Trove.
  4. "Writ of election: Lachlan". New South Wales Government Gazette (407). 21 December 1878. p. 5115. Retrieved 1 October 2020 – via Trove.
  5. Green, Antony. "1879 Lachlan by-election". New South Wales Election Results 1856-2007. Parliament of New South Wales. Retrieved 1 October 2020.
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