A by-election was held for the New South Wales Legislative Assembly electorate of The Hunter on 5 August 1861 because Isidore Blake resigned to accept appointment as a judge of the District Court.
Dates Date Event 9 July 1861 Isidore Blake resigned. 13 July 1861 Writ of election issued by the Speaker of the Legislative Assembly. 31 July 1861 Nominations at West Maitland. 5 August 1861 Polling day between 9 am and 4 pm. 15 August 1861 Return of writ
Polling places
Result
Isidore Blake resigned.
See also Electoral results for the district of Hunter List of New South Wales state by-elections
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