New South Wales colonial election, 1864–65

New South Wales colonial election, 1864–65

← 1860 22 November 1864 – 10 January 1865 1869–70 →
All 72 seats in the New South Wales Legislative Assembly 37 Assembly seats were needed for a majority
Leader Charles Cowper James Martin Leader's seat East Sydney Tumut (elected to Lachlan and Monaro)
Premier before election James Martin Elected Premier Charles Cowper

James Martin

Charles Cowper

The 1864–65 New South Wales colonial election was held between 22 November 1864 and 10 January 1865. This election was for all of the 72 seats in the New South Wales Legislative Assembly and it was conducted in 52 single-member constituencies, six 2-member constituencies and two 4-member constituencies, all with a first past the post system. The previous parliament of New South Wales was dissolved on 10 November 1864 by the Governor, Sir John Young, on the advice of the Premier, James Martin. Suffrage was limited to adult white males.

There was no recognisable party structure at this election; instead the government was determined by a loose, shifting factional system.

New South Wales colonial election, 22 November 1864 – 10 January 1865
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