A by-election was held for the New South Wales Legislative Assembly electorate of Goldfields South on 20 June 1870 because of the resignation of Ezekiel Baker. [1]
Date | Event |
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27 May 1870 | Ezekiel Baker resigned. [1] |
31 May 1870 | Writ of election issued by the Speaker of the Legislative Assembly. [2] |
20 June 1870 | Nominations |
11 July 1870 | Polling day |
1 August 1870 | Return of writ |
Candidate | Votes | % | |
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Ezekiel Baker (re-elected) | unopposed |