1865 Yass Plains colonial by-election
# 1865 Yass Plains colonial by-election

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

1865 Yass Plains by-election Monday 6 November :

| Candidate | Candidate | Votes | % |
| - | - | - | - |
| Robert Isaacs (elected) | Robert Isaacs (elected) | unopposed | |
