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1863 East Moreton colonial by-election
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August 2019
The 1863 East Moreton colonial by-election was a by-election held on 26 September 1863 in the electoral district of East Moreton for the Queensland Legislative Assembly.
History
On 15 September 1863, upon a successful petition by Robert Cribb on the basis that printed lines on the ballot paper misled voters, the election in East Moreton was declared void. The election was re-run on 26 September 1863, and William Brookes lost his seat to Cribb, whilst George Edmondstone retained his.28 March 2014
See also
Members of the Queensland Legislative Assembly, 1863–1867
References
Category:1863 elections in Australia
Category:Queensland state by-elections
Category:1860s in Queensland
Category:September 1863 in Australia