1874–75 New South Wales colonial election explained

Election Name:New South Wales colonial election, 1874–75
Country:New South Wales
Flag Year:1870
Type:parliamentary
Ongoing:no
Previous Election:1872 New South Wales colonial election
Previous Year:1872
Next Election:1877 New South Wales colonial election
Next Year:1877
Seats For Election:All 72 seats in the New South Wales Legislative Assembly
37 Assembly seats were needed for a majority
Election Date:8 December 1874 –
12 January 1875
Leader2:Henry Parkes
Leaders Seat2:East Sydney
Leader1:John Robertson
Leaders Seat1:West Sydney
Premier
Before Election:Henry Parkes
After Election:John Robertson

The 1874–75 New South Wales colonial election was held between 8 December 1874 and 12 January 1875. This election was for all of the 72 seats in the New South Wales Legislative Assembly and it was conducted in 52 single-member constituencies, six 2-member constituencies and two 4-member constituencies, all with a first past the post system. Suffrage was limited to adult white males. The previous parliament of New South Wales was dissolved on 28 November 1874 by the Governor, Sir Hercules Robinson, on the advice of the Premier, Henry Parkes.

There was no recognisable party structure at this election; instead the government was determined by a loose, shifting factional system.

Key dates

DateEvent
28 November 1874The Legislative Assembly was dissolved, and writs were issued by the Governor to proceed with an election.
7 December 1874 to 4 January 1875Nominations for candidates for the election closed.
8 December 1874 to 12 January 1875Polling days.
27 January 1875Opening of new Parliament.

Results

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