A by-election was held for the New South Wales Legislative Assembly electorate of Newcastle on 27 May 1872. The by-election was triggered because George Lloyd had been appointed Postmaster-General in the first Parkes ministry.
Henry Parkes comfortably retained his seat at the East Sydney by-election held the week before, while the five other ministers were re-elected unopposed.
Dates Date Event 14 May 1872 George Lloyd appointed Postmaster-General. 15 May 1872 Writ of election issued by the Speaker of the Legislative Assembly. 27 May 1872 Day of nomination 29 May 1872 Polling day 11 June 1872 Return of writ
Results
George Lloyd was appointed Postmaster-General in the first Parkes ministry.
See also Electoral results for the district of Newcastle List of New South Wales state by-elections
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