1876 Murrumbidgee colonial by-election

By-election in New South Wales, Australia June 2021 June 2021 A by-election was held for the New South Wales Legislative Assembly electorate of Murrumbidgee on 21 February 1876 because William Forster was appointed Agent-General in London.forster-william-3553 Bede Nairn Forster, William (1818–1882) 16 April 2019 Dates Date Event 4 February 1876 William Forster accepted appointment as Agent-General.Mr William Forster (1818–1882) 477 Yes 16 April 2019 5 February 1876 Writ of election issued by the Speaker of the Legislative Assembly.https://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article223645466 Writ of election: Murrumbidgee New South Wales Government Gazette 39 5 February 1876 2021-06-05 527 Trove 21 February 1876 Nominations 6 March 1876 Polling day 20 March 1876 Return of writ Result [[1876 Murrumbidgee colonial by-election|1876 Murrumbidgee by-election]]Monday 21 February1876 Murrumbidgee by-election 1874-5 Murrumbidgee_2 2021-06-05 Joseph Leary (re-elected) unopposed William Forster was appointed Agent-General in London. See also Electoral results for the district of Murrumbidgee List of New South Wales state by-elections Notes References expanded Category:1876 elections in Australia Category:New South Wales state by-elections Category:1870s in New South Wales