1868 Central Cumberland colonial by-election explained

A by-election was held for the New South Wales Legislative Assembly electorate of Central Cumberland on 17 December 1868 because of the resignation of Allan Macpherson,[1] who left the colony to return to Europe.

Dates

DateEvent
31 October 1868Allan Macpherson resigned.
24 November 1868Writ of election issued by the Speaker of the Legislative Assembly.[2]
14 December 1868Nominations
17 December 1868Polling day
31 December 1868Return of writ

Result

Allan Macpherson resigned.

See also

Notes and References

  1. Mr Allan Macpherson (1818-1891) . 478 . Yes . 13 May 2019.
  2. News: Writ of election: Central Cumberland . . 291 . 24 November 1868 . 24 August 2020 . 4375 . Trove.