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1864–65 New South Wales colonial election
Colonial election for New South Wales, Australia in 1864–65 / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
The 1864–65 New South Wales colonial election was held between 22 November 1864 and 10 January 1865. 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.[3] The previous parliament of New South Wales was dissolved on 10 November 1864 by the Governor, Sir John Young, on the advice of the Premier, James Martin. Suffrage was limited to adult white males.
Quick Facts All 72 seats in the New South Wales Legislative Assembly 37 Assembly seats were needed for a majority, First party ...
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There was no recognisable party structure at this election; instead the government was determined by a loose, shifting factional system.