1856 Western Division of Camden colonial by-election explained
A by-election was held for the New South Wales Legislative Assembly electorate of Western Division of Camden on 16 June 1856 because James Macarthur was concerned about the constitutionality of the transition to responsible government and resigned.[1]
Dates
| Date | Event |
|---|
| 26 March 1856 | Nominations for Western Division of Camden |
| 6 June 1856 | James Macarthur resigned |
| 7 June 1856 | Writ of election issued by the Speaker of the Legislative Assembly.[2] |
| 16 June 1856 | Nominations at Camden. |
| 21 June 1856 | Polling day between the hours of 9 am and 4 pm.[3] |
| 25 June 1856 | Return of writ | |
Result
James Macarthur was concerned about the constitutionality of the transition to responsible government and resigned.[4]
See also
Notes and References
- News: West Camden election. Return of Mr James Macarthur . . 18 June 1856 . 18 April 2019 . 4 . Trove.
- News: Writ of election: Western Division of Camden . . 88 . 10 June 1856 . 2021-01-24 . 1641 . Trove.
- News: West Camden election . . 91 . 13 June 1856 . 24 January 2021 . 1707 . Trove.
- News: West Camden election. Return of Mr James Macarthur . . 18 June 1856 . 18 April 2019 . 4 . Trove.
