A by-election was held for the New South Wales Legislative Assembly electorate of East Sydney on 12 June 1872 because Saul Samuel resigned to accept an appointment to the Legislative Council.
Dates Date Event 4 June 1872 Saul Samuel resigned. 5 June 1872 Writ of election issued by the Speaker of the Legislative Assembly. 10 June 1872 Nominations 12 June 1872 Polling day 18 June 1872 Return of writ
Result
Saul Samuel resigned to accept an appointment to the Legislative Council.
See also Electoral results for the district of East Sydney List of New South Wales state by-elections
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