title: October 1865 West Sydney colonial by-election
text: # October 1865 West Sydney colonial by-election
  
  A by-election was held for the New South Wales Legislative Assembly electorate of West Sydney on 18 October 1865 because of the resignation of John Robertson due to financial difficulties.
  
  ## Dates
  
  | Date | Event |
  | - | - |
  | 10 October 1865 | John Robertson resigned. |
  | 11 October 1865 | Writ of election issued by the Speaker of the Legislative Assembly. |
  | 18 October 1865 | Nominations |
  | 20 October 1865 | Polling day |
  | 24 October 1865 | Return of writ |
  
  ## Result
  
  1865 West Sydney by-election Wednesday 18 October :
  
  | Candidate | Candidate | Votes | % |
  | - | - | - | - |
  | John Robertson (elected) | John Robertson (elected) | unopposed | |
  