A by-election was held for the New South Wales Legislative Assembly electorate of Yass Plains on 2 January 1878 because Michael Fitzpatrick was appointed Colonial Secretary in the Farnell ministry. Such ministerial by-elections were usually uncontested and on this occasion the six other ministers were re-elected unopposed.
Dates Date Event 31 October 1877 Michael Fitzpatrick re-elected for Yass Plains. 18 December 1877 Michael Fitzpatrick appointed Colonial Secretary. 19 December 1877 Writ of election issued by the Governor. 28 December 1877 Nominations 2 January 1878 Polling day 18 January 1878 Return of writ
Result
Michael Fitzpatrick was appointed Colonial Secretary in the Farnell ministry.
See also Electoral results for the district of Yass Plains List of New South Wales state by-elections
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