A by-election was held for the New South Wales Legislative Assembly electorate of Newtown on 12 July 1861 because of the resignation of Alexander McArthur who had been appointed to the Legislative Council.
Candidates Two candidates were nominated: Thomas Holt, a pastoralist, had represented Stanley Boroughs in 1856–1857, however he had been defeated at the elections for Cumberland (South Riding) in 1858 and Newtown in 1859.
Stephen Brown, a solicitor, had also been defeated at the election Newtown in 1859 and again in 1860.
Dates Date Event 20 June 1861 Alexander McArthur resigned. 24 June 1861 Writ of election issued by the Speaker of the Legislative Assembly and close of electoral rolls. 10 July 1861 Nominations 12 July 1861 Polling day 17 July 1861 Return of writ
Results
Alexander McArthur was appointed to the Legislative Council.
See also Electoral results for the district of Newtown List of New South Wales state by-elections
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