A by-election was held for the New South Wales Legislative Assembly electorate of Newtown on 1 December 1881. The election was triggered by the appointment of Stephen Brown to the Legislative Council, taking up the office of Postmaster-General.
The Carcoar by-election was held the same day.
Dates Date Event 15 November 1881 Stephen Brown appointed to Legislative Council and Postmaster-General. 16 November 1881 Writ of election issued by the Speaker of the Legislative Assembly. 29 November 1881 Nominations 1 December 1881 Polling day 6 December 1881 Return of writ
Results
Stephen Brown was appointed to the Legislative Council.
See also Electoral results for the district of Newtown List of New South Wales state by-elections
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