A by-election was held for the New South Wales Legislative Assembly electorate of East Sydney on 29 May 1861 because Henry Parkes had resigned having accepted a government commission with a salary of to travel to England to lecture on immigration with William Bede Dalley.
Dates Date Event 13 May 1861 Henry Parkes resigned. 14 May 1861 Writ of election issued by the Speaker of the Legislative Assembly. 27 May 1861 Nominations 29 May 1861 Polling day 1 June 1861 Return of writ
Result
Henry Parkes resigned having accepted a government commission.
See also Electoral results for the district of East Sydney List of New South Wales state by-elections
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