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East Sydney - By-election (Roll: 11,161) Nominations: Monday, 10 June 1872, Polling: Wednesday, 12 June 1872 Candidate Votes Votes % Oakes, George (Elected) 1,994 53.07 Wilson, John Bowie 1,763 46.93 Formal Votes 3,757 Informal Votes 0 0.00 Total Votes / Turnout 3,757 33.66 Cause Category: LC Appointment Notes: Saul Samuel appointed to the Legislative Council. Source: SMH, report of nominations 11 June, p.3 col.1-4, results 13 June, p.5 col.4, including details of boxes.