A by-election was held for the
New South Wales Legislative Assembly
The New South Wales Legislative Assembly is the lower of the two houses of the Parliament of New South Wales, an Australian state. The upper house is the New South Wales Legislative Council. Both the Assembly and Council sit at Parliament Ho ...
electorate of
Murray on 5 August 1872 because of the resignation of
Patrick Jennings
Sir Patrick Alfred Jennings, (20 March 183111 July 1897) was an Irish-Australian politician and Premier of New South Wales.
Early life
Jennings was born at Newry, Ireland, the son of Francis Jennings, a well-known merchant in that town. He ...
.
was elected with 61% of the vote.
Dates
Results
Patrick Jennings
Sir Patrick Alfred Jennings, (20 March 183111 July 1897) was an Irish-Australian politician and Premier of New South Wales.
Early life
Jennings was born at Newry, Ireland, the son of Francis Jennings, a well-known merchant in that town. He ...
resigned.
See also
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Electoral results for the district of Murray
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List of New South Wales state by-elections
This is a list of by-elections for the New South Wales Legislative Assembly. A by-election may be held when a member's seat becomes vacant through resignation, death or some other reasons. These are referred to as casual vacancies.
*Brackets aro ...
References
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1872 elections in Australia
New South Wales state by-elections
1870s in New South Wales