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The Lachlan - 1869-70 (Roll: 3,857) Nominations: Monday, 20 December 1869, Polling: Tuesday, 28 December 1869 Candidate Votes Votes % Dalley, William Bede 767 43.75 Forster, William 12 0.68 Watson, James (Elected) 974 55.56 Formal Votes 1,753 Informal Votes 49 2.72 Total Votes / Turnout 1,802 46.72 Persons Voting / Turnout 1,802 46.72 Notes: William Forster was nominated but retired from the contest. Sitting MP James Martin was elected an MP for East Sydney. Source: Yass Courier, 7 January 1870, p. 2, col. 5 (DOP)