A by-election was held for the New South Wales Legislative Assembly electorate of Yass Plains on 15 September 1859 because Thomas Laidlaw resigned as he realised his role as deputy postmaster at Yass, on a salary of £20 a year, was an office of profit under the crown.
Dates Date Event 16 June 1859 Thomas Laidlaw elected unopposed. 30 August 1859 Parliament opened 2 September 1859 Thomas Laidlaw resigned. 3 September 1859 Writ of election issued by the Speaker of the Legislative Assembly. 15 September 1859 Nominations at Yass 20 September 1859 Polling day 27 September 1859 Return of writ
Result
Thomas Laidlaw resigned as he held the office of deputy postmaster at the time of his election.
See also Electoral results for the district of Yass Plains List of New South Wales state by-elections
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