A by-election was held for the New South Wales Legislative Assembly electorate of Canterbury on 10 January 1878 because Sir Henry Parkes was appointed Colonial Secretary forming the third Parkes ministry. Such ministerial by-elections were usually uncontested however on this occasion a poll was required in Canterbury and The Lachlan (James Watson). 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. 28 December 1878 Nominations 31 December 1878 Polling day 20 January 1879 Return of writ
Result
Sir Henry Parkes was appointed Colonial Secretary in the third Parkes ministry.
See also Electoral results for the district of Canterbury List of New South Wales state by-elections
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