A by-election was held for the New South Wales Legislative Assembly electorate of the Clarence on 23 July 1863 because Clark Irving had been absent for an entire session without leave, [1] having travelled to England seeking the foundation of a new Anglican Diocese of Grafton & Armidale. [2]
Date | Event |
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27 June 1863 | Writ of election issued by the Speaker of the Legislative Assembly and close of electoral rolls. [3] |
16 July 1863 | Nominations |
23 July 1863 | Polling day, between the hours of 9 am and 4 pm |
8 August 1863 | Return of writ |
Candidate | Votes | % | |
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Clark Irving (elected) | 399 | 73.3 | |
William Campbell | 145 | 26.7 | |
Total formal votes | 544 | 96.6 | |
Informal votes | 19 | 3.4 | |
Turnout | 563 | 33.4 |
Clark Irving was in England at the time of his nomination and the election. [5]