A by-election was held for the New South Wales Legislative Assembly electorate of The Williams on 12 February 1877 because of the resignation of William Watson.
Dates Date Event 16 January 1877 William Watson resigned from parliament. 17 January 1877 Writ of election issued by the Speaker of the Legislative Assembly. 5 February 1877 Nominations in Dungog 12 February 1877 Polling day 23 February 1877 Return of writ
Candidates William Johnston was a general merchant at Clarence Town. This was his first occasion standing for the Legislative Assembly.
John Nowlan was a cattle breeder from Maitland who had represented The Williams from 1866 until 1874.
Result
William Watson resigned.
See also Electoral results for the district of Williams List of New South Wales state by-elections
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