• Source: 1862 Morpeth colonial by-election

A by-election was held for the New South Wales Legislative Assembly electorate of Morpeth on 18 September 1862 because David Buchanan was insolvent and resigned his seat. Buchanan had unsuccessfully sued the Sydney Morning Herald for libel and was required to pay their legal costs. He was unable to pay and declared himself bankrupt.




Dates






Polling places






Result






See also


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




References

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• 1862 Morpeth colonial by-election
• 1860 Morpeth colonial by-election
• 1862 Argyle colonial by-election
• 1862 Northumberland colonial by-election
• 1862 Carcoar colonial by-election
• 1862 Orange colonial by-election
• 1862 Shoalhaven colonial by-election
• Electoral results for the district of Morpeth
• 1862 Wellington colonial by-election
• 1861 Camden colonial by-election