Rockhamption colonial by-election, 1865

The Rockhampton colonial by-election, 1865 was a by-election held on 1 February 1865 in the electoral district of Rockhampton for the Queensland Legislative Assembly.

History

Under the Additional Members Act 1864, the seats of Clermont, Kennedy, Maryborough, Mitchell, Rockhampton and Warrego were created. By-elections to fill the new seats were held on 1 February 1865 (Maryborough and Rockhampton), on 18 March 1865 (Clermont and Kennedy) and on 25 March 1865 (Mitchell and Warrego). Charles Fitzsimmons was elected in Rockhampton. [1]

See also

References

  1. ↑ "Part 2.19 - Alphabetical Register of Members of the Legislative Assembly 1860-2012 and the Legislative Council 1860-1922". Queensland Parliamentary Record 2009-2012: The 53rd Parliament. Queensland Parliament. Retrieved 28 March 2014.