A by-election was held for the New South Wales Legislative Assembly electorate of Newtown on 3 February 1888 because of the death of Frederick Gibbes ().

Dates Date Event 17 January 1888 Death of Frederick Gibbes. 23 January 1888 Writ of election issued by the Speaker of the Legislative Assembly. 31 January 1888 Nominations 3 February 1888 Polling day 7 February 1888 Return of writ

Results

Frederick Gibbes () died.

See also Electoral results for the district of Newtown List of New South Wales state by-elections

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