1857 South Australian colonial election
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Colonial elections were held in South Australia on 9 March 1857. All 36 seats in the South Australian House of Assembly, and all 18 seats in the Legislative Council were up for election.
Quick Facts All 36 seats in the South Australian House of Assembly., Leader ...
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At the time of the election, Boyle Travers Finniss led a government which had been formed to administer the election, and to establish the first responsible government.
Party | Votes | % | Swing | Seats | Change | |
Independent | 16,115 | 100.00 | * | 36 | * | |
Total | 16,115 | 36 |