A by-election was held for the New South Wales Legislative Assembly electorate of East Macquarie on 1 December 1873 because Sir James Martin's seat was declared vacant on accepting appointment as Chief Justice of New South Wales.
Dates Date Event 11 November 1873 Sir James Martin's seat declared vacant. 12 November 1873 Writ of election issued by the Speaker of the Legislative Assembly. 24 November 1873 Nominations 1 December 1873 Polling day 16 December 1873 Return of writ
Result
Sir James Martin was appointed Chief Justice of New South Wales.
See also Electoral results for the district of East Macquarie List of New South Wales state by-elections
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