1863_Clarence_colonial_by-election

1863 Clarence colonial by-election

1863 Clarence colonial by-election

By-election in New South Wales, Australia

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]

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Clark Irving was in England at the time of his nomination and the election.[5]

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References

  1. [1]
    "Legislative Assembly: Mr Clark Irving". The Empire. 25 June 1863. p. 3. Retrieved 8 October 2019 – via Trove.
    "Legislative Assembly: Representation of The Clarence". The Sydney Morning Herald. 27 June 1863. p. 4. Retrieved 8 October 2019 – via Trove.
  2. [2]
    Daley, Louise T. "Irving, Clark (1808–1865)". Australian Dictionary of Biography. National Centre of Biography, Australian National University. ISSN 1833-7538. Retrieved 19 April 2019.
  3. [3]
    "Writ of election: The Clarence". New South Wales Government Gazette. No. 125. 1 July 1863. p. 1441. Retrieved 8 October 2019 – via Trove.
  4. [4]
    Green, Antony. "1863 The Clarence by-election". New South Wales Election Results 1856-2007. Parliament of New South Wales. Retrieved 8 October 2019.
  5. [5]
    "Mr Clark Irving". Clarence and Richmond Examiner and New England Advertiser. 24 November 1863. p. 2. Retrieved 8 October 2019 – via Trove.
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