A by-election was held for the New South Wales Legislative Assembly electorate of East Sydney on 23 February 1870 because Henry Parkes had also been elected to Kiama and chose to resign from East Sydney.
Dates Date Event 15 February 1870 Henry Parkes resigned. 15 February 1870 Writ of election issued by the Speaker of the Legislative Assembly. 21 February 1870 Nominations 23 February 1870 Polling day 28 February 1870 Return of writ
Result
Henry Parkes was also elected for Kiama and chose to resign from East Sydney.
See also Electoral results for the district of East Sydney List of New South Wales state by-elections
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