A by-election was held for the New South Wales Legislative Assembly electorate of Goldfields South on 20 June 1870 because of the resignation of Ezekiel Baker.
Dates Date Event 27 May 1870 Ezekiel Baker resigned. 31 May 1870 Writ of election issued by the Speaker of the Legislative Assembly. 20 June 1870 Nominations 11 July 1870 Polling day 1 August 1870 Return of writ
Result
The by-election was caused by the resignation of Ezekiel Baker.
See also Electoral results for the district of Goldfields South List of New South Wales state by-elections
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