A by-election was held for the New South Wales Legislative Assembly electorate of Yass Plains on 15 August 1861 because of the resignation of Henry O'Brien due to ill health. [1]
Date | Event |
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16 July 1861 | Henry O'Brien resigned. [1] |
25 July 1861 | Writ of election issued by the Speaker of the Legislative Assembly. [2] |
15 August 1861 | Nominations |
22 August 1861 | Polling day |
2 September 1861 | Return of writ |
Candidate | Votes | % | |
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Peter Faucett (elected) | unopposed |