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By-election in New South Wales, Australia
A by-election was held for the
New South Wales Legislative Assembly electorate of
East Sydney on 12 June 1872 because
Saul Samuel resigned to accept an appointment to the
Legislative Council.
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Dates
Result
1872 East Sydney by-election
Wednesday 12 June
[3]
Candidate
|
Votes
|
%
|
George Oakes (elected)
|
1,994
|
53.1
|
Bowie Wilson
|
1,763
|
46.9
|
Total formal votes
|
3,757
|
100.0
|
Informal votes
|
0
|
0.0
|
Turnout
|
3,757
|
33.7
|
See also
References