A by-election was held for the New South Wales Legislative Assembly electorate of Mudgee on 6 March 1883 because of the resignation of Adolphus Taylor after a heated argument with the member for Upper Hunter John McElhone in which McElhone challenged Taylor to resign and both would contest Taylor's seat.
Dates Date Event 22 February 1883 Writ of election issued by the Speaker of the Legislative Assembly and close of electoral rolls. 3 March 1883 Nominations 6 March 1883 Polling day 13 March 1883 Return of writ
Results
Adolphus Taylor resigned after a challenge by John McElhone.
Aftermath McElhone was re-elected at the by-election for Upper Hunter which was conducted on the same day, with the Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate reporting that McElhone had been nominated without his authority.
See also Electoral results for the district of Mudgee List of New South Wales state by-elections
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