A by-election was held for the New South Wales Legislative Assembly electorate of Gundagai on 23 November 1882 because of the death of William Forster. Parliament was dissolved on the same day as the polling and so Bruce Smith could not take his seat.
Dates Date Event 30 October 1882 William Forster died. 2 November 1882 Writ of election issued by the Speaker of the Legislative Assembly. 17 November 1882 Nominations 23 November 1882 Polling day 5 December 1882 Return of writ
Result
William Forster died.
See also Electoral results for the district of Gundagai List of New South Wales state by-elections
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