1872 Mudgee colonial by-election explained

A by-election was held for the New South Wales Legislative Assembly electorate of Mudgee on 2 January 1872 because of the resignation of Henry Stephen.^[1]

Dates

Date	Event
13 December 1871	Writ of election issued by the Speaker of the Legislative Assembly and close of electoral rolls.^[2]
28 December 1871	Nominations
2 January 1872	Polling day
16 January 1872	Return of writ

Results

Henry Stephen resigned.

See also

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

Notes and References

1. Sir Matthew Henry Stephen (1828-1920) . 592 . Yes . 9 October 2019.
2. News: Writ of election: Mudgee . . 300 . 13 December 1871 . 11 October 2019 . 2825 . Trove.