1869–70 New South Wales colonial election

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
3 December 1869 –
10 January 1870
All 72 seats in the New South Wales Legislative Assembly
37 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.

Key dates
Date 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

New South Wales colonial election, 3 December 1869 – 10 January 1870 [1]
Legislative Assembly
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Enrolled voters 124,433
Votes cast 87,137 Turnout 53.70 [lower-alpha 1] +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  
  1. There were 11 uncontested districts and turnout is based on the roll of 103,795 for the contested districts.[1]

References
  1. Green, Antony. "1869-70 election totals". New South Wales Election Results 1856-2007. Parliament of New South Wales. Retrieved 21 September 2019.

See also
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