1869 Clermont colonial by-election

The 1869 Clermont colonial by-election was a by-election held on 4 March 1869 in the electoral district of Clermont for the Queensland Legislative Assembly.

History

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On 1 October 1868, Atkin was elected to the Legislative Assembly of Queensland for the seat of Clermont. He resigned on 29 January 1869, claiming it was the only honourable course of action due to "the treachery, the weakness, and the lust for office" of the leaders of the Queensland Parliament. However, it was suggested that he resigned before his election was voided because his nomination was invalid.[1] Oscar de Satge won the resulting by-election on 4 March 1869. [2][3]

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References

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  1. ^ "Untitled". Queensland Times, Ipswich Herald & General Advertiser. National Library of Australia. 11 February 1869. p. 2. Retrieved 24 January 2014.
  2. ^ "Part 2.15 – Alphabetical Register of Members of the Legislative Assembly 1860–2017 and the Legislative Council 1860–1922" (PDF). Queensland Parliamentary Record 2015–2017: The 55th Parliament. Queensland Parliament. Archived from the original on 26 April 2020. Retrieved 28 March 2014.{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: unfit URL (link)
  3. ^ "Representatives of Queensland State Electorates 1860-2017" (PDF). Queensland Parliamentary Record 2012-2017: The 55th Parliament. Queensland Parliament. Archived from the original (PDF) on 27 April 2020. Retrieved 28 March 2014.