A by-election was held for the New South Wales Legislative Assembly electorate of East Maitland on 5 June 1878 because of the death of Stephen Scholey.
Dates Date Event 13 May 1878 Stephen Scholey died. 16 May 1878 Writ of election issued by the Speaker of the Legislative Assembly. 4 June 1878 Nominations 5 June 1878 Polling day 17 June 1878 Return of writ
Result
Stephen Scholey died.
See also Electoral results for the district of East Maitland List of New South Wales state by-elections
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