A by-election was held for the New South Wales Legislative Assembly electorate of Kiama on 3 November 1870 because of the resignation of Henry Parkes due to financial difficulties following the failure of his importing venture.
Dates Date Event 14 October 1870 Henry Parkes resigned. 20 October 1870 Writ of election issued by the Speaker of the Legislative Assembly and close of electoral rolls. 31 October 1870 Nominations 3 November 1870 Polling day 15 November 1870 Return of writ
Results
Henry Parkes resigned due to financial difficulties.
Aftermath Parkes return to parliament was short lived as he was subsequently forced into bankruptcy in December 1870, forcing another by-election.
See also Electoral results for the district of Kiama List of New South Wales state by-elections
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