A by-election was held for the New South Wales Legislative Assembly electorate of The Tumut on 20 August 1866 because the seat of Charles Cowper Jr. had been declared vacant as he was absent from parliament for an entire session.
Dates Date Event 25 July 1866 Seat of Charles Cowper Jr. declared vacant due to absence 26 July 1866 Writ of election issued by the Speaker of the Legislative Assembly. 13 August 1866 Nominations. 20 August 1866 Polling day 10 September 1866 Return of writ
Candidates Edward Brown was a well-known local who had been a pastoralist in the Tumut region since 1846.
George Thornton was a merchant from Sydney who had previously been the Mayor of Sydney and a member for East Sydney.
Result
Charles Cowper Jr. had been absent from parliament for an entire session and his seat was declared vacant.
See also Electoral results for the district of Tumut List of New South Wales state by-elections
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