A by-election was held for the New South Wales Legislative Assembly electorate of Liverpool Plains on 9 January 1871 because Charles Cowper had been appointed Agent General in London.
Dates Date Event 6 December 1870 Cowper appointed Agent General. 7 December 1870 Writ of election issued by the Speaker of the Legislative Assembly. 27 December 1870 Nominations at Tamworth 9 January 1871 Polling day 31 January 1871 Return of writ
Candidates John Robertson was already a member of the Legislative Assembly, for the electorate West Sydney. At the nominations Hanley Bennett produced a telegram from Robertson stating that he would not oppose Lewis Levy and would not sit if elected.
Polling places
Polling was delayed at Breeza and Quirindi Inn because of floods and a mistake by a postmaster.
Result
Charles Cowper was appointed Agent General in London.
See also Electoral results for the district of Liverpool Plains List of New South Wales state by-elections
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