1877 Williams colonial by-election

A by-election was held for the New South Wales Legislative Assembly electorate of The Williams on 12 February 1877 because of the resignation of William Watson.

Candidates

 * William Johnston was a general merchant at Clarence Town. This was his first occasion standing for the Legislative Assembly.


 * John Nowlan was a cattle breeder from Maitland who had represented The Williams from 1866 until 1874.

Result
William Watson resigned.