A by-election was held for the New South Wales Legislative Assembly electorate of Paddington on 20 February 1880 because John Sutherland resigned when his company accepted a government contract to re-roll railway rails.
Dates Date Event 3 February 1880 John Sutherland resigned. 4 February 1880 Writ of election issued by the Speaker of the Legislative Assembly. 18 February 1880 Nominations 20 February 1880 Polling day 25 February 1880 Return of writ
Result
John Sutherland resigned.
See also Electoral results for the district of Paddington List of New South Wales state by-elections
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