A by-election was held for the New South Wales Legislative Assembly electorate of West Sydney on 18 October 1865 because of the resignation of John Robertson due to financial difficulties.[1]
Date | Event |
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10 October 1865 | John Robertson resigned.[1] |
11 October 1865 | Writ of election issued by the Speaker of the Legislative Assembly.[2] |
18 October 1865 | Nominations |
20 October 1865 | Polling day |
24 October 1865 | Return of writ |
Candidate | Votes | % | |
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John Robertson (elected) | unopposed |