The 1877 New South Wales colonial election was held between 24 October and 12 November 1877. This election was for all of the 73 seats in the New South Wales Legislative Assembly and it was conducted in 53 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 male British subjects, resident in New South Wales. The previous parliament of New South Wales was dissolved on 12 October 1877 by the Governor, Sir Hercules Robinson, on the advice of the Premier, Sir John Robertson.
There was no recognisable party structure at this election; instead the government was determined by a loose, shifting factional system. Although the leaders of the main groupings at this election were Robertson and Sir Henry Parkes, the subsequent government was formed by James Farnell as a compromise Premier. Farnell's government lasted a year and two days.
1877, south, wales, colonial, election, held, between, october, november, 1877, this, election, seats, south, wales, legislative, assembly, conducted, single, member, constituencies, member, constituencies, member, constituencies, with, first, past, post, syst. The 1877 New South Wales colonial election was held between 24 October and 12 November 1877 This election was for all of the 73 seats in the New South Wales Legislative Assembly and it was conducted in 53 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 male British subjects resident in New South Wales The previous parliament of New South Wales was dissolved on 12 October 1877 by the Governor Sir Hercules Robinson on the advice of the Premier Sir John Robertson 1877 New South Wales colonial election 1874 75 24 October 1877 12 November 1877 1880 All 73 seats in the New South Wales Legislative Assembly37 Assembly seats were needed for a majority Leader Sir John Robertson Sir Henry ParkesLeader s seat West Sydney defeated elected for East Macquarie and Mudgee East Sydney elected for Canterbury Premier before electionSir John Robertson Elected Premier James FarnellThere was no recognisable party structure at this election instead the government was determined by a loose shifting factional system Although the leaders of the main groupings at this election were Robertson and Sir Henry Parkes the subsequent government was formed by James Farnell as a compromise Premier Farnell s government lasted a year and two days Contents 1 Key dates 2 Results 3 References 4 See alsoKey dates editDate Event12 October 1877 The Legislative Assembly was dissolved and writs were issued by the Governor to proceed with an election 22 October to 5 November 1877 Nominations for candidates for the election closed 24 October to 12 November 1877 Polling days 27 November 1877 Opening of new Parliament Results editNew South Wales colonial election 24 October 12 November 1877 1 Legislative Assembly lt lt 1874 75 1880 gt gt Enrolled votersVotes cast 98 503 Turnout 48 31 1 10Informal votes 680 Informal 1 01 0 19Summary of votes by partyParty Primary votes Swing Seats ChangeTotal 98 503 73 References edit Green Antony 1877 election totals New South Wales Election Results 1856 2007 Parliament of New South Wales Retrieved 21 September 2019 Former members of the New South Wales Parliament 1856 2006 New South Wales Parliament See also editMembers of the New South Wales Legislative Assembly 1877 1880 Candidates of the 1877 New South Wales colonial election Retrieved from https en wikipedia org w index php title 1877 New South Wales colonial election amp oldid 978429677, wikipedia, wiki, book, books, library,
