1877 Williams colonial by-election

A by-election was held for the New South Wales Legislative Assembly electorate of The Williams on 12 February 1877 because of the resignation of William Watson.

Dates

Candidates

• William Johnston was a general merchant at Clarence Town. This was his first occasion standing for the Legislative Assembly.

• John Nowlan was a cattle breeder from Maitland who had represented The Williams from 1866 until 1874.

Result

<includeonly> William Watson resigned.</includeonly>

See also

• Electoral results for the district of Williams
• List of New South Wales state by-elections

References