The 1864–65 New South Wales colonial election was held between 22 November 1864 and 10 January 1865. 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.[1] The previous parliament of New South Wales was dissolved on 10 November 1864 by the Governor, Sir John Young, on the advice of the Premier, James Martin. Suffrage was limited to adult white males.
1864, south, wales, colonial, election, held, between, november, 1864, january, 1865, this, election, seats, south, wales, legislative, assembly, conducted, single, member, constituencies, member, constituencies, member, constituencies, with, first, past, post. The 1864 65 New South Wales colonial election was held between 22 November 1864 and 10 January 1865 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 1 The previous parliament of New South Wales was dissolved on 10 November 1864 by the Governor Sir John Young on the advice of the Premier James Martin Suffrage was limited to adult white males New South Wales colonial election 1864 65 1860 22 November 1864 10 January 1865 1869 70 All 72 seats in the New South Wales Legislative Assembly37 Assembly seats were needed for a majority Leader Charles Cowper James MartinLeader s seat East Sydney Tumut elected to Lachlan and Monaro Premier before electionJames Martin Elected Premier Charles CowperThere was no recognisable party structure at this election instead the government was determined by a loose shifting factional system Contents 1 Key dates 2 Results 3 References 4 See alsoKey dates editDate Event10 November 1864 The Legislative Assembly was dissolved and writs were issued by the Governor to proceed with an election 21 November to 23 December 1864 Nominations for candidates for the election closed 22 November 1864 to 10 January 1865 Polling days 24 January 1865 Opening of new Parliament Results editNew South Wales colonial election 22 November 1864 10 January 1865 1 Legislative Assembly lt lt 1860 1869 70 gt gt Enrolled voters 111 302Votes cast 66 775 Turnout 51 40 a 8 49Informal votes 156 Informal 0 36 0 19Summary of votes by partyParty Primary votes Swing Seats ChangeTotal 66 775 72 There were 15 uncontested districts and turnout is based on the roll of 84 683 for the contested districts 1 References edit a b c Green Antony 1864 65 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 1864 1869 Candidates of the 1864 65 New South Wales colonial election Retrieved from https en wikipedia org w index php title 1864 65 New South Wales colonial election amp oldid 1180728426, wikipedia, wiki, book, books, library,
