Northumberland was an
electoral district
An electoral district, also known as an election district, legislative district, voting district, constituency, riding, ward, division, or (election) precinct is a subdivision of a larger state (a country, administrative region, or other polity ...
for the
Legislative Assembly in the
Australia
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n state of
New South Wales
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from 1859 to 1913, in the
Newcastle Newcastle usually refers to:
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area and named after
Northumberland County. It elected two members simultaneously between 1880 and 1887 and three members between 1887 and 1894. Voters cast a vote for each vacancy and the leading candidates were elected.
Members for Northumberland
Election results
References
Former electoral districts of New South Wales
1859 establishments in Australia
Constituencies established in 1859
1913 disestablishments in Australia
Constituencies disestablished in 1913
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