A by-election was held for the New South Wales Legislative Assembly electorate of West Sydney on 17 January 1866 because John Robertson had been re-appointed Secretary for Lands in the fourth Cowper ministry. Such ministerial by-elections were usually uncontested however on this occasion a poll was required at both West Sydney and The Williams (Marshall Burdekin). Both Robertson and Burdekin were defeated, with the Cowper government falling, replaced by the second Martin ministry.
Dates Date Event 1 January 1866 John Robertson re-appointed Secretary for Lands. 9 January 1866 Writ of election issued by the Speaker of the Legislative Assembly. 15 January 1866 Nominations 17 January 1866 Polling day 20 January 1866 Return of writ
Result
John Robertson was re-appointed Secretary for Lands in the fourth Cowper ministry.
See also Electoral results for the district of West Sydney List of New South Wales state by-elections
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