1877 New South Wales colonial election
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All 73 seats in theNew South Wales Legislative Assembly 37 Assembly seats were needed for a majority | ||||||||||
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The1877 New South Wales colonial electionwas held between 24 October and 12 November 1877. This election was for all of the 73 seats in theNew South Wales Legislative Assemblyand it was conducted in 53 single-member constituencies, six 2-member constituencies and two 4-member constituencies, all with afirst past the postsystem. Suffrage was limited to adult male British subjects, resident in New South Wales. The previous parliament ofNew South Waleswas dissolved on 12 October 1877 by theGovernor,Sir Hercules Robinson,on the advice of thePremier,Sir John Robertson.
There was no recognisable party structure at this election; instead the government was determined by a loose, shifting factional system. Although the leaders of the main groupings at this election were Robertson andSir Henry Parkes,the subsequent government was formed byJames Farnellas a compromise Premier. Farnell's government lasted a year and two days.
Key dates[edit]
Date | Event |
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12 October 1877 | The Legislative Assembly was dissolved, and writs were issued by theGovernorto proceed with an election. |
22 October to 5 November 1877 | Nominations for candidates for the election closed. |
24 October to 12 November 1877 | Polling days. |
27 November 1877 | Opening of new Parliament. |
Results[edit]
New South Wales colonial election, 24 October – 12 November 1877 [1] | ||||||
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Enrolled voters | ||||||
Votes cast | 98,503 | Turnout | 48.31 | +1.10 | ||
Informal votes | 680 | Informal | 1.01 | −0.19 | ||
Summary of votes by party | ||||||
Party | Primary votes | % | Swing | Seats | Change | |
Total | 98,503 | 73 |
References[edit]
- ^Green, Antony."1877 election totals".New South Wales Election Results 1856-2007.Parliament of New South Wales.Retrieved21 September2019.
- "Former members of the New South Wales Parliament, 1856-2006".New South Wales Parliament.