1861 Yass Plains colonial by-election
By-election in New South Wales, Australia
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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]
Dates
| Date | Event |
|---|---|
| 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 |
Result
| Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Peter Faucett (elected) | unopposed | ||