The 1869–70 New South Wales colonial election was held between 3 December 1869 and 10 January 1870. 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. Suffrage was limited to adult white males. The previous parliament of New South Wales was dissolved on 15 November 1869 by the Governor, Lord Belmore, on the advice of the Premier, John Robertson.
1869, south, wales, colonial, election, held, between, december, 1869, january, 1870, this, election, seats, south, wales, legislative, assembly, conducted, single, member, constituencies, member, constituencies, member, constituencies, with, first, past, post. The 1869 70 New South Wales colonial election was held between 3 December 1869 and 10 January 1870 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 Suffrage was limited to adult white males The previous parliament of New South Wales was dissolved on 15 November 1869 by the Governor Lord Belmore on the advice of the Premier John Robertson New South Wales colonial election 1869 70 1864 65 3 December 1869 10 January 1870 1872 All 72 seats in the New South Wales Legislative Assembly37 Assembly seats were needed for a majority Leader Charles Cowper John Robertson Leader s seat elected to Liverpool Plains Clarence elected to West Sydney Premier before election John Robertson Elected Premier Charles Cowper There 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 Event 15 November 1869 The Legislative Assembly was dissolved and writs were issued by the Governor to proceed with an election 2 December to 27 December 1869 Nominations for candidates for the election closed 3 December 1869 to 10 January 1870 Polling days 27 January 1870 Opening of new Parliament Results editNew South Wales colonial election 3 December 1869 10 January 1870 1 Legislative Assembly lt lt 1864 65 1872 gt gt Enrolled voters 124 433 Votes cast 87 137 Turnout 53 70 a 2 30 Informal votes 226 Informal 0 41 0 05 Summary of votes by party Party Primary votes Swing Seats Change Total 87 137 72 There were 11 uncontested districts and turnout is based on the roll of 103 795 for the contested districts 1 References edit a b Green Antony 1869 70 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 1869 1872 Candidates of the 1869 70 New South Wales colonial election Retrieved from https en wikipedia org w index php title 1869 70 New South Wales colonial election amp oldid 1180728498, wikipedia, wiki, book, books, library,
