1871 Kiama colonial by-election
# 1871 Kiama colonial by-election

A by-election was held for the New South Wales Legislative Assembly electorate of Kiama on 12 January 1871 because of the resignation of Henry Parkes. Parkes had resigned in October 1870 due to financial difficulties following the failure of his importing venture, but had been re-elected at the subsequent by-election. Barely one month later Parkes was forced into bankruptcy and had to resign again.

## Dates

| Date | Event |
| - | - |
| 3 November 1870 | Parkes re-elected at the 1870 by-election. |
| 9 December 1870 | Parkes forced into bankruptcy and resigned. |
| 10 December 1870 | Writ of election issued by the Speaker of the Legislative Assembly and close of electoral rolls. |
| 9 January 1871 | Nominations at Kiama |
| 12 January 1871 | Polling day |
| 31 January 1871 | Return of writ |

## Results

1871 Kiama by-election Thursday 12 January :

| Candidate | Candidate | Votes | % |
| - | - | - | - |
| John Stewart | John Stewart | unopposed | |
