other · 1877
A petition from William O'Callaghan challenges the election of James MacBain for the Wimmera Electoral District, alleging irregularities in vote counting at the Drung Drung polling booth.
1177 WIMMERA ELECTION.—PETITION. To the Speaker of the Legislative Assembly of Victoria. …
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PetitionerWilliam O'Callaghan
Elected MemberRobert Clark
Elected MemberJames MacBain
PetitionerWilliam O'Callaghan
OfficialJohn Ferres
OfficialMembers
OfficialReturning Officer
Government BodyLegislative Assembly of Victoria
Government BodyLegislative Assembly
OfficialGovernment Printer
Electiongeneral election
Victoria Government Gazette, No. 64, 15 June 1877.
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