A by-election was held for the New South Wales Legislative Assembly electorate of Wollombi on 19 September 1870 because Joseph Eckford was insolvent.
Dates Date Event 8 July 1870 Joseph Eckford declared insolvent. 19 August 1870 Joseph Eckford's seat of Wollombi was declared vacant. 20 August 1870 Writ of election issued by the Speaker of the Legislative Assembly. 5 September 1870 Nominations 19 September 1870 Polling day 4 October 1870 Return of writ
Result
Joseph Eckford was insolvent.
See also Electoral results for the district of Wollombi List of New South Wales state by-elections
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