A by-election for the seat of Canterbury in the New South Wales Legislative Assembly was held on 6 January 1871 because of the resignation of Montagu Stephen due to ill health.
Dates Date Event 14 December 1870 Writ of election issued by the Speaker of the Legislative Assembly and close of electoral rolls. 2 January 1871 Nominations at Ashfield 6 January 1871 Polling day 31 January 1871 Return of writ
Results
Montagu Stephen resigned.
See also Electoral results for the district of Canterbury List of New South Wales state by-elections
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