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1869–70 New South Wales colonial election

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There was no recognisable party structure at this election; instead the government was determined by a loose, shifting factional system.
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and it was conducted in 52 single-member constituencies, six 2-member constituencies and two 4-member constituencies, all with a
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There were 11 uncontested districts and turnout is based on the roll of 103,795 for the contested districts.
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was held between 3 December 1869 and 10 January 1870. This election was for all of the 72 seats in the
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system. Suffrage was limited to adult white males. The previous parliament of
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New South Wales colonial election, 3 December 1869 – 10 January 1870 
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The Legislative Assembly was dissolved, and writs were issued by the
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Members of the New South Wales Legislative Assembly, 1869–1872
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Candidates of the 1869–70 New South Wales colonial election
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Colonial election for New South Wales, Australia in 1869–70
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Nominations for candidates for the election closed.
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Index

1864–65
1872
New South Wales Legislative Assembly


Charles Cowper
John Robertson
Liverpool Plains
Clarence
West Sydney
Premier
John Robertson
Premier
Charles Cowper
New South Wales Legislative Assembly
first past the post
New South Wales
Governor
Lord Belmore
Premier
John Robertson
Governor
Legislative Assembly
<< 1864–65
1872 >>
Turnout


Green, Antony
"1869-70 election totals"

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