A by-election was held for the New South Wales Legislative Assembly electorate of Shoalhaven in January 1861 because John Garrett resigned to become a police magistrate at Scone. The by-election allowed John Robertson to return to the Legislative Assembly after the Legislative Council had passed the Robertson Land Acts, which would open up the free selection of Crown land.
Dates Date Event 19 December 1861 John Garrett resigned. 21 December 1861 Writ of election issued by the Speaker of the Legislative Assembly. 7 January 1861 Nominations 14 January 1861 Polling day 20 January 1861 Return of writ
Results
John Garrett resigned to become a police magistrate.
See also Electoral results for the district of Shoalhaven List of New South Wales state by-elections
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