1881_Newtown_colonial_by-election
1881 Newtown colonial by-election
By-election in New South Wales, Australia
A by-election was held for the New South Wales Legislative Assembly electorate of Newtown on 1 December 1881. The election was triggered by the appointment of Stephen Brown to the Legislative Council, taking up the office of Postmaster-General.[1][2]
The Carcoar by-election was held the same day.[3]