A by-election was held for the New South Wales Legislative Assembly electorate of Wellington on 26 February 1861 because of the resignation of Silvanus Daniel, who was then appointed a Commissioner of Crown Lands, a position he had held prior to entering parliament.
Dates Date Event 3 February 1861 Silvanus Daniel resigned. 5 February Writ of election issued by the Speaker of the Legislative Assembly. 26 February 1861 Nominations 5 March 1861 Polling day 26 March 1861 Return of writ
Result
Silvanus Daniel resigned.
See also Electoral results for the district of Wellington List of New South Wales state by-elections
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