A by-election was held for the New South Wales Legislative Assembly electorate of The Hawkesbury on 7 April 1877 because William Piddington had been appointed Colonial Treasurer in the second Parkes ministry. Such ministerial by-elections were usually uncontested and on this occasion, The Hawkesbury was the only district at which the re-election of a minister was opposed.
Dates Date Event 23 March 1877 Writ of election issued by the Speaker of the Legislative Assembly. 4 April 1877 Nominations 7 April 1877 Polling day 19 April 1877 Return of writ
Results
William Piddington had been appointed Colonial Treasurer in the second Parkes ministry.
See also Electoral results for the district of Hawkesbury List of New South Wales state by-elections
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