A by-election was held for the New South Wales Legislative Assembly electorate of The Williams on 12 February 1877 because of the resignation of William Watson.[1]
Date | Event |
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16 January 1877 | William Watson resigned from parliament.[1] |
17 January 1877 | Writ of election issued by the Speaker of the Legislative Assembly.[2] |
5 February 1877 | Nominations in Dungog |
12 February 1877 | Polling day |
23 February 1877 | Return of writ |
Candidate | Votes | % | |
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William Johnston (elected) | 526 | 56.4 | |
John Nowlan | 409 | 43.6 | |
Total formal votes | 938 | 98.4 | |
Informal votes | 15 | 1.6 | |
Turnout | 953 | 68.2 |