A by-election was held for the New South Wales Legislative Assembly electorate of Wellington on 1868 because Saul Samuel had been appointed Colonial Treasurer in the second Robertson ministry. Such ministerial by-elections were usually uncontested and on this occasion the other ministers were all re-elected unopposed.
Philip Risby Holdsworth was the secretary of the protection league and opposed to the free trade treasurer. This was the first occasion on which he stood for parliament.
Dates Date Event 27 October 1868 Saul Samuel appointed Colonial Treasurer. Writ of election issued by the Speaker of the Legislative Assembly. 9 November 1868 Nominations at Newcastle. 13 November 1868 Polling day. 8 December 1868 Return of writ
Polling places
Result
Saul Samuel was appointed Colonial Treasurer in the second Robertson ministry.
See also Electoral results for the district of Wellington List of New South Wales state by-elections
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