1869–70 New South Wales colonial election

John Robertson Charles Cowper The 1869–70 New South Wales colonial election was held between 3 December 1869 and 10 January 1870.

Suffrage was limited to adult white males.

The previous parliament of New South Wales was dissolved on 15 November 1869 by the Governor, Lord Belmore, on the advice of the Premier, John Robertson.

There was no recognisable party structure at this election; instead the government was determined by a loose, shifting factional system.

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