A by-election was held for the New South Wales Legislative Assembly electorate of Murray on 5 August 1872 because of the resignation of Patrick Jennings. William Hay was elected with 61% of the vote.
Dates Date Event 25 June 1872 Patrick Jennings resigned. 26 June 1872 Writ of election issued by the Speaker of the Legislative Assembly and close of electoral rolls. 22 July 1872 Nominations 5 August 1872 Polling day 31 August 1872 Return of writ
Results
Patrick Jennings resigned.
See also Electoral results for the district of Murray List of New South Wales state by-elections
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