A by-election was held for the New South Wales Legislative Assembly electorate of Yass Plains on 6 November 1865 because Peter Faucett accepted an appointment as a judge of the Supreme Court.[1]
Date | Event |
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6 October 1865 | Peter Faucett sworn in as a judge of the Supreme Court.[2] |
24 October 1865 | Peter Faucett's seat was declared vacant.[1] |
25 October 1865 | Writ of election issued by the Speaker of the Legislative Assembly.[3] |
6 November 1865 | Nominations |
9 November 1865 | Polling day |
16 November 1865 | Return of writ |
Candidate | Votes | % | |
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Robert Isaacs (elected) | unopposed |