A by-election was held for the New South Wales Legislative Assembly electorate of Windsor on 12 March 1860 because of the resignation of William Dalley.
Dates Date Event 25 February 1860 William Dalley resigned. 29 February 1860 Writ of election issued by the Speaker of the Legislative Assembly. 9 March 1860 Nominations 12 March 1860 Polling day 15 March 1860 Return of writ
Candidates Dr Julius Berncastle was a surgeon who specialised in the treatment of eyes (oculist) and ears (aurist). He had stood as a candidate at the 1860 election for West Sydney but had attracted less than 1% of the vote.
William Walker was a solicitor and member of the Anti-Transportation League who had campaigned for John Darvall at the 1856 election for Cumberland North Riding and for Thomas Smith at the 1857 Cumberland North Riding by-election.
Result
William Dalley resigned.
See also Electoral results for the district of Windsor (New South Wales) List of New South Wales state by-elections
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