A by-election was held for the New South Wales Legislative Assembly electorate of Upper Hunter on 5 August 1875 as the by-election that returned Thomas Hungerford was overturned by the Election and Qualifications Committee on the basis that two polls were taken at Belltrees.
Dates Date Event 7 June 1875 Poll conducted, including at Belltrees 21 June 1875 Further poll conducted at Denison Town, Merry's Crossing, Wybong Reserve and Belltrees. 6 July 1875 John McElhone lodged a petition against the election. 12 July 1875 Election of Thomas Hungerford declared to be void. 13 July 1875 Writ of election issued by the Speaker of the Legislative Assembly. 29 July 1875 Nominations 5 August 1875 Polling day 23 August 1875 Return of writ
Results
The June by-election was overturned by the Election and Qualifications Committee because two polls were taken at Belltrees.
Aftermath Thomas Hungerford also lodged an unsuccessful petition, in which he alleged John McElhone committed acts of bribery and corruption by supplying electors with food, drink and transport.
See also Electoral results for the district of Upper Hunter List of New South Wales state by-elections
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