A by-election was held for the New South Wales Legislative Assembly electorate of Orange on 28 June 1862 because John Peisley resigned. Piesley had rarely attended the Legislative Assembly and a public meeting in Orange called on him to attend to his parliamentary duties or resign. Piesley's letter of resignation stated that he had been unable to attend to his parliamentary duties due to the pressure of business.
Dates Date Event 10 June 1862 John Peisley resigned. 12 June 1862 Writ of election issued by the Speaker of the Legislative Assembly. 25 June 1862 Nominations 28 June 1862 Polling day 5 July 1862 Return of writ
Results
John Peisley resigned.
See also Electoral results for the district of Orange List of New South Wales state by-elections
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