A by-election was held for the New South Wales Legislative Assembly electorate of West Sydney on 15 December 1868 because of the resignation of Samuel Joseph, who had traveled to Europe but stayed longer than he had contemplated and so resigned his seat.
Date | Event | |
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28 November 1868 | Samuel Joseph announced his resignation.[1] | |
1 December 1868 | Writ of election issued by the Speaker of the Legislative Assembly.[2] | |
14 December 1868 | Nominations | |
15 December 1868 | Polling day | |
21 December 1868 | Return of writ |