A by-election was held for the New South Wales Legislative Assembly electorate of East Macquarie on 19 January 1882 because Edmund Webb resigned to accept appointment to the Legislative Council.
Webb, William Brodribb, John Sutherland and Samuel Terry were appointed to the Legislative Council at the same time, and the by-elections for Mudgee, Redfern and Wentworth were held between 11 and 23 January.
Dates Date Event 29 December 1881 Edmund Webb resigned. 29 December 1881 Writ of election issued by the Speaker of the Legislative Assembly. 13 January 1882 Nominations 19 January 1882 Polling day 31 January 1882 Return of writ
Result
Edmund Webb was appointed to the Legislative Council.
See also Electoral results for the district of East Macquarie List of New South Wales state by-elections
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