A by-election was held for the New South Wales Legislative Assembly electorate of Newtown on 25 February 1888. The election was triggered by the resignation of William Foster, a member of the Free Trade Party, who had accepted appointment as a judge of the Supreme Court.
Dates Date Event 14 February 1888 Resignation of William Foster. 15 February 1888 Writ of election issued by the Speaker of the Legislative Assembly. 22 February 1888 Nominations 25 February 1888 Polling day 29 February 1888 Return of writ
Results
William Foster () was appointed a judge of the Supreme Court.
See also Electoral results for the district of Newtown List of New South Wales state by-elections
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