A by-election was held for the New South Wales Legislative Assembly electorate of Upper Hunter on 5 August 1875 as the by-election that returned Thomas Hungerford was overturned by the Election and Qualifications Committee on the basis that two polls were taken at Belltrees.[1]
| Date | Event | |
|---|---|---|
| 7 June 1875 | Poll conducted, including at Belltrees | |
| 21 June 1875 | Further poll conducted at Denison Town, Merry's Crossing, Wybong Reserve and Belltrees. | |
| 6 July 1875 | John McElhone lodged a petition against the election.[2] | |
| 12 July 1875 | Election of Thomas Hungerford declared to be void. | |
| 13 July 1875 | Writ of election issued by the Speaker of the Legislative Assembly.[3] | |
| 29 July 1875 | Nominations | |
| 5 August 1875 | Polling day | |
| 23 August 1875 | Return of writ |
Thomas Hungerford also lodged a petition, in which he alleged John McElhone committed acts of bribery and corruption by supplying electors with food, drink and transport.[5]