A by-election was held on 3 April 1960 to elect two members to the South Australian Legislative Council, after sitting members Arthur Henry Freeling resigned and Edward Castres Gwynne failed to attend; both were removed on 30 August 1859. The by-election was held during the 1860 colonial election.
George Marsden Waterhouse and George Tinline were elected.
Background The by-election was triggered after Arthur Henry Freeling resigned and Edward Castres Gwynne failed to attend, both on 30 August 1859.
1857 election result
Results +Legislative Council (BV) – Turnout 17.5% (Non-CV)PartyVotesSeatsVotes %Swing ()SeatswonNotupNewTotalChange Independent 4,047 100.0 ±0.0 2 16 18 Total 4,047 100.0 – 2 16 18 Formal votes 2,195 94.0 +7.6Informal votes 141 6.0 –7.6Turnout 2,336 17.5 –39.2Enrolled voters 13,363––Source: Electoral Commission of South Australia
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