A by-election was held for the New South Wales Legislative Assembly electorate of West Macquarie on 21 December 1859 because John McPhillamy resigned.
Dates Date Event 6 December 1859 John McPhillamy resigned. 7 December 1859 Writ of election issued by the Speaker of the Legislative Assembly. 21 December 1859 Nominations at Bathurst 28 December 1859 Polling day 4 January 1859 Return of writ
Result
John McPhillamy resigned.
See also Electoral results for the district of West Macquarie List of New South Wales state by-elections
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