A by-election was held for the New South Wales Legislative Assembly electorate of New England on 28 June 1862 because George Markham resigned, to be appointed superintendent for the southern district in the establishment of the Police Force.
Dates Date Event 13 February 1862 George Markham resigned. 19 February 1862 Writ of election issued by the Speaker of the Legislative Assembly. 19 March 1862 Nominations at Armidale. 2 April 1862 Polling day between 9 am and 4 pm. 16 April 1862 Return of writ
Candidates
Alfred Hayles was a one time candidate, a gold miner from Rocky River.
James Husband was a solicitor in Sydney and this was the only occasion on which he stood for election
Robert Forster was a solicitor in Armidale.
Thomas Rusden was a squatter in the Glen Innes region and a former member for Member for New England and Macleay.
Result
George Markham resigned.
See also Electoral results for the district of New England List of New South Wales state by-elections
References