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The Lower Hunter - By-election (Roll: 861) Nominations: Tuesday, 16 July 1861, Polling: Friday, 19 July 1861 Candidate Votes Votes % Argent, Thomas Jnr 130 28.95 Sadlier, Richard (Elected) 319 71.05 Formal Votes 449 Informal Votes 0 0.00 Total Votes / Turnout 449 52.15 Persons Voting / Turnout 449 52.15 Cause Category: LC Appointment Notes: AW Scott resigned to accept appointment to the Legislative Council. Source: Report of nominations, SMH 8 July 1861, p.6 col.1-4. Results from Maitland Mercury, 23 July, p.2 col.2, results extracted for SMH 24 July, p.5 col.2.