A by-election was held for the New South Wales Legislative Assembly electorate of The Williams on 22 January 1866 because Marshall Burdekin had been appointed Colonial Treasurer in the fourth Cowper ministry. Such ministerial by-elections were usually uncontested; however, on this occasion a poll was required at both The Williams and West Sydney (John Robertson). Both Robertson and Burdekin were defeated, with the Cowper government falling, replaced by the second Martin ministry.
Dates Date Event 1 January 1866 Marshall Burdekin appointed Colonial Treasurer. 9 January 1866 Writ of election issued by the Speaker of the Legislative Assembly. 18 January 1866 Nominations. 22 January 1866 Polling day 31 January 1866 Return of writ
Result
Marshall Burdekin was appointed Colonial Treasurer in the fourth Cowper ministry.
See also Electoral results for the district of Williams (New South Wales) List of New South Wales state by-elections
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