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1877 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. Although the leaders of the main groupings at this election were Robertson and
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and it was conducted in 53 single-member constituencies, six 2-member constituencies and two 4-member constituencies, all with a
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system. Suffrage was limited to adult male British subjects, resident in New South Wales. The previous parliament of
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was held between 24 October and 12 November 1877. This election was for all of the 73 seats in the
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as a compromise Premier. Farnell's government lasted a year and two days.
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New South Wales colonial election, 24 October – 12 November 1877 
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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, 1877–1880
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Candidates of the 1877 New South Wales colonial election
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Colonial election for New South Wales, Australia in 1877
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Nominations for candidates for the election closed.
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Index

1874–75
1880
New South Wales Legislative Assembly


Sir John Robertson
Sir Henry Parkes
West Sydney
East Macquarie
Mudgee
East Sydney
Canterbury
Premier
Sir John Robertson
Premier
James Farnell
New South Wales Legislative Assembly
first past the post
New South Wales
Governor
Sir Hercules Robinson
Premier
Sir John Robertson
Sir Henry Parkes
James Farnell
Governor
Legislative Assembly
<< 1874–75
1880 >>
Turnout

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