Voters could also appear on the roll for general districts, but were prevented from voting in both their resident general district and the overlaying goldfields district. This meant that voters could vote tactically, if their candidate was unopposed—as James Hoskins was in the 1860 election—or their preferred candidate was assured of election, they could vote in the other electorate.
Voters could also appear on the roll for general districts but were prohibited from voting in both their resident general district and the overlaying goldfields district. This allowed voters to vote strategically, if their candidate was uncontested—as James Hoskins was in the 1860 election—or if their preferred candidate was assured of victory, they could vote in another electorate.