The 1874–75 New South Wales colonial election was held between 8 December 1874 and 12 January 1875. This election was for all of the 72 seats in the New South Wales Legislative Assembly and it was conducted in 52 single-member constituencies, six 2-member constituencies and two 4-member constituencies, all with a first past the post system. Suffrage was limited to adult white males. The previous parliament of New South Wales was dissolved on 28 November 1874 by the Governor, Sir Hercules Robinson, on the advice of the Premier, Henry Parkes.

There was no recognisable party structure at this election; instead the government was determined by a loose, shifting factional system.

1874–75 New South Wales colonial election

Key dates

Results

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| table style = float:right;clear:right;margin-left:1em; | title = New South Wales colonial election, 8 December 1874 – 12 January 1875 | house = Legislative Assembly | series = New South Wales colonial election | back = 1872 | forward = 1877 | enrolled = | total_votes = 60,031 | turnout % = 47.21 | turnout chg = −1.23 | informal = 762 | informal % = 1.20 | informal chg = +0.20 }}

1874–75 New South Wales colonial election

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References

See also

Members of the New South Wales Legislative Assembly, 1874–1877

Candidates of the 1874–75 New South Wales colonial election

1874-75

1874 elections in Australia

1875 elections in Australia

1870s in New South Wales

December 1874 events

January 1875 events

1874–75 New South Wales colonial election