A by-election for the seat of New England in the New South Wales Legislative Assembly was held on 6 January 1871 because of the resignation of Charles Weaver to accept appointment as a police magistrate at Gosford.
Dates Date Event 18 Jul 1871 Charles Weaver resigned. 29 July 1871 Writ of election issued by the Speaker of the Legislative Assembly. 1 August 1871 Charles Weaver appointed as a police magistrate. 21 August 1871 Nominations at Armidale 28 August 1871 Polling day 2 October 1871 Return of writ
Result
Charles Weaver resigned.
See also Electoral results for the district of New England List of New South Wales state by-elections
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