A by-election was held for the New South Wales Legislative Assembly electorate of Redfern on 23 January 1882 because of the resignation of John Sutherland, ostensibly to accept an appointment to the Legislative Council, however he never took his seat in the council.
Dates Date Event 29 December 1881 John Sutherland resigned, and summoned to the Legislative Council. Writ of election issued by the Speaker of the Legislative Assembly. 9 January 1882 Nominations 11 January 1882 Polling day 18 January 1882 Return of writ
Result
John Sutherland resigned.
See also Electoral results for the district of Redfern List of New South Wales state by-elections
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