A by-election was held for the New South Wales Legislative Assembly electorate of East Sydney on 20 March 1867 because Charles Cowper resigned due to financial difficulties.[1]
Date | Event |
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23 February 1867 | Charles Cowper resigned.[1] |
1 March 1867 | Writ of election issued by the Speaker of the Legislative Assembly.[2] |
18 March 1867 | Nominations |
20 March 1867 | Polling day |
25 March 1867 | Return of writ |
Candidate | Votes | % | |
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Marshall Burdekin (elected) | 2,025 | 60.0 | |
Walter Renny | 1,350 | 40.0 | |
Total formal votes | 3,375 | 100.0 | |
Informal votes | 0 | 0.0 | |
Turnout | 3,375 | 38.9 |