A by-election was held for the New South Wales Legislative Assembly electorate of East Macquarie on 1 February 1878 because of the resignation of Sir John Robertson who had also been elected to Mudgee on the same day.
Dates Date Event 14 January 1878 Writ of election issued by the Speaker of the Legislative Assembly. 28 January 1878 Nominations 1 February 1878 Polling day 12 February 1878 Return of writ
Result
Sir John Robertson resigned because he had also been elected to Mudgee.
See also Electoral results for the district of East Macquarie List of New South Wales state by-elections
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