1871 Shoalhaven 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 Shoalhaven on 21 August 1871 because Thomas Garrett resigned to accept appointment as a police magistrate at Berrima.[1]
Dates
| Date | Event |
|---|---|
| 1 July 1871 | Thomas Garratt resigned from parliament.[2] |
| 26 July 1871 | Writ of election issued by the Speaker of the Legislative Assembly.[3] |
| 1 August 1871 | Thomas Garrett appointed as a police magistrate.[4] |
| 21 August 1871 | Nominations at Nowra.[5] |
| 28 August 1871 | Polling day |
| 2 October 1871 | Return of writ |
Result
| Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|
| James Warden (elected) | Unopposed | ||