1871 Shoalhaven colonial by-election
# 1871 Shoalhaven colonial by-election

A by-election was held for the New South Wales Legislative Assembly electorate of Shoalhaven on 21 August 1871 because Thomas Garrett resigned to accept appointment as a police magistrate at Berrima.

## Dates

| Date | Event |
| - | - |
| 1 July 1871 | Thomas Garratt resigned from parliament. |
| 26 July 1871 | Writ of election issued by the Speaker of the Legislative Assembly. |
| 1 August 1871 | Thomas Garrett appointed as a police magistrate. |
| 21 August 1871 | Nominations at Nowra. |
| 28 August 1871 | Polling day |
| 2 October 1871 | Return of writ |

## Result

1871 Shoalhaven by-election Monday 21 August :

| Candidate | Candidate | Votes | % |
| - | - | - | - |
| James Warden (elected) | James Warden (elected) | Unopposed | |
