A by-election was held for the New South Wales Legislative Assembly electorate of The Lachlan on 10 January 1879 because James Watson was appointed Colonial Treasurer in the third Parkes ministry. Such ministerial by-elections were usually uncontested however on this occasion a poll was required in Canterbury (Sir Henry Parkes) and The Lachlan. Both were comfortably re-elected. The other 5 ministers were re-elected unopposed.
Dates Date Event 21 December 1878 Third Parkes ministry appointed. Writ of election issued by the Speaker of the Legislative Assembly. 4 January 1879 Nominations 10 January 1879 Polling day 20 January 1879 Return of writ
Result
James Watson was appointed Colonial Treasurer in the third Parkes ministry.
See also Electoral results for the district of Lachlan List of New South Wales state by-elections
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