A by-election was held for the New South Wales Legislative Assembly electorate of Northumberland in 1868 because Atkinson Tighe had been appointed Postmaster-General in the second Martin ministry. Such ministerial by-elections were usually uncontested.
Alexander Black was a former Crown Lands Commissioner, the brother of John Black, the former Secretary for Lands. He campaigned against an unpopular government. This was the first occasion on which he stood for parliament.
Dates Date Event 29 September 1868 Atkinson Tighe appointed Postmaster-General. 30 September 1868 Writ of election issued by the Speaker of the Legislative Assembly. 8 October 1868 Nominations at Newcastle. 10 October 1868 Polling day. 17 October 1868 Return of writ
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Atkinson Tighe was appointed Postmaster-General in the second Martin ministry.
See also Electoral results for the district of Northumberland List of New South Wales state by-elections
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