A by-election was held for the New South Wales Legislative Assembly electorate of Yass Plains on 6 November 1865 because Peter Faucett accepted an appointment as a judge of the Supreme Court.
Dates Date Event 6 October 1865 Peter Faucett sworn in as a judge of the Supreme Court. 24 October 1865 Peter Faucett's seat was declared vacant. 25 October 1865 Writ of election issued by the Speaker of the Legislative Assembly. 6 November 1865 Nominations 9 November 1865 Polling day 16 November 1865 Return of writ
Result
Peter Faucett accepted appointment as a judge of the Supreme Court.
See also Electoral results for the district of Yass Plains List of New South Wales state by-elections
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