1870 Liverpool Plains colonial by-election explained

A by-election was held for the New South Wales Legislative Assembly electorate of Liverpool Plains on 29 January 1870 because Charles Cowper had been appointed Premier and Colonial Secretary, forming the fifth Cowper ministry.^[1]

Dates

Date	Event
13 January 1870	Cowper appointed Colonial Secretary.^[2]
	Writ of election issued by the Governor.^[3]
21 January 1870	Nominations.^[4]
29 January 1870	Polling day
5 February 1870	Return of writ

Result

Charles Cowper was appointed Premier and Colonial Secretary.

See also

• Electoral results for the district of Liverpool Plains
• List of New South Wales state by-elections

Notes and References

1. Sir Charles Cowper [1] (1807–1875) . 322 . Yes . 6 September 2020.
2. News: Appointment of Colonial Secretary . . 8 . 13 January 1870 . 2020-10-08 . 77 . Trove.
3. News: Writ of election: Liverpool Plains . . 8 . 13 January 1870 . 2020-10-08 . 77 . Trove.
4. News: Nominations for Liverpool Plains . . 25 January 1870 . 10 March 2021 . 2 . Trove.