A by-election was held for the New South Wales Legislative Assembly electorate of Morpeth on 7 August 1860 because Edward Close resigned. Close later stated that he resigned because it had been a lengthy session of parliament, marked by a contest for power between Charles Cowper, William Forster and John Robertson in which nothing was done.
Dates Date Event 12 July 1860 Edward Close resigned. 17 July 1860 Writ of election issued by the Speaker of the Legislative Assembly. 31 July 1860 Nominations at Morpeth. 7 August 1860 Polling day. 17 August 1860 Return of writ
Polling places
Result
Edward Close resigned.
See also Electoral results for the district of Morpeth List of New South Wales state by-elections
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