A by-election was held for the New South Wales Legislative Assembly electorate of East Sydney on 17 February 1866 because of the resignation of John Caldwell.[1]
Date | Event |
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13 September 1866 | John Caldwell resigned.[1] |
13 September 1866 | Writ of election issued by the Speaker of the Legislative Assembly.[2] |
21 September 1866 | Nominations |
24 September 1866 | Polling day |
28 September 1866 | Return of writ |
Candidate | Votes | % | |
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Robert Stewart (elected) | unopposed |