A by-election was held for the New South Wales Legislative Assembly electorate of Illawarra on 28 October 1859 because John Hargrave resigned to accept an appointment to the Legislative Council.
Dates Date Event 11 October 1859 John Hargrave resigned. 13 October 1859 Writ of election issued by the Speaker of the Legislative Assembly. 25 October 1859 Nominations 28 October 1859 Polling day 1 November 1859 Return of writ
Result
John Hargrave resigned to accept an appointment to the Legislative Council.
See also Electoral results for the district of Illawarra List of New South Wales state by-elections
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