A by-election was held for the New South Wales Legislative Assembly electorate of West Sydney on 15 December 1868 because of the resignation of Samuel Joseph,[1] who had traveled to Europe but stayed longer than he had contemplated and so resigned his seat.[2]
Date | Event |
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28 November 1868 | Samuel Joseph announced his resignation.[2] |
1 December 1868 | Writ of election issued by the Speaker of the Legislative Assembly.[3] |
14 December 1868 | Nominations |
15 December 1868 | Polling day |
21 December 1868 | Return of writ |
Candidate | Votes | % | |
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William Campbell (elected) | 2,175 | 52.2 | |
Joseph Wearne | 1,982 | 47.5 | |
Richard Dransfield | 13 | 0.3 | |
Total formal votes | 4,170 | 100.0 | |
Informal votes | 0 | 0.0 | |
Turnout | 4,170 | 48.6 |