A by-election was held for the New South Wales Legislative Assembly electorate of Shoalhaven on 21 August 1871 because Thomas Garrett resigned to accept appointment as a police magistrate at Berrima.
Dates Date Event 1 July 1871 Thomas Garratt resigned from parliament. 26 July 1871 Writ of election issued by the Speaker of the Legislative Assembly. 1 August 1871 Thomas Garrett appointed as a police magistrate. 21 August 1871 Nominations at Nowra. 28 August 1871 Polling day 2 October 1871 Return of writ
Result
Thomas Garrett resigned.
See also Electoral results for the district of Shoalhaven List of New South Wales state by-elections
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