New South Wales colonial election, 1864–65

New South Wales colonial election, 1864–65
New South Wales
22 November 1864 –
10 January 1865

All 72 seats in the New South Wales Legislative Assembly.
 
Leader Charles Cowper James Martin
Leader's seat East Sydney Tumut (elected to Lachlan and Monaro)

Premier before election

James Martin

Elected Premier

Charles Cowper

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. 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.

There was no recognisable party structure at this election; instead the government was determined by a loose, shifting factional system.

Key dates

Date Event
10 November 1864 The Legislative Assembly was dissolved, and writs were issued by the Governor to proceed with an election.
21 November to 23 December 1864 Nominations for candidates for the election closed.
22 November 1864 to 10 January 1865 Polling days.
24 January 1865 Opening of new Parliament.

Results

New South Wales colonial election, 22 November 1864 – 10 January 1865
Legislative Assembly
<< 1860 1869–70 >>

Enrolled voters
Votes cast 66,775 Turnout 51.40 +8.49
Informal votes 156 Informal 0.36 +0.19
Summary of votes by party
Party Primary votes % Swing Seats Change
Total 66,775     72  

References

See also

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