A by-election was held for the New South Wales Legislative Assembly electorate of Illawarra on 28 October 1859 because John Hargrave resigned to accept an appointment to the Legislative Council.[1]
Date | Event | |
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11 October 1859 | John Hargrave resigned. | |
13 October 1859 | Writ of election issued by the Speaker of the Legislative Assembly.[2] | |
25 October 1859 | Nominations | |
28 October 1859 | Polling day | |
1 November 1859 | Return of writ |