A by-election was held for the New South Wales Legislative Assembly electorate of Orange on 19 February 1877 caused by the resignation of sitting member Harris Nelson.[1]
Date | Event |
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24 January 1877 | Harris Nelson resigned from parliament.[1] |
31 January 1877 | Writ of election issued by the Speaker of the Legislative Assembly.[2] |
19 February 1877 | Nominations |
22 February 1877 | Polling day |
5 March 1877 | Return of writ |
Candidate | Votes | % | |
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Edward Combes (elected) | Unopposed |