A by-election was held for the New South Wales Legislative Assembly electorate of Yass Plains on 10 January 1882 because of the death of Michael Fitzpatrick.
Dates Date Event 10 December 1881 Michael Fitzpatrick died. 14 December 1882 Writ of election issued by the Speaker of the Legislative Assembly. 4 January 1882 Nominations 10 January 1882 Polling day 24 January 1882 Return of writ
Candidates
Dr Allan Campbell was a local surgeon. This was his only candidacy for the Legislative Assembly.
Louis Heydon was a solicitor from Sydney who had been defeated at the Argyle by-election in December 1881.
Result
Michael Fitzpatrick died.
See also Electoral results for the district of Yass Plains List of New South Wales state by-elections
References