A by-election was held for the New South Wales Legislative Assembly electorate of Argyle on 9 December 1881 because of the death of Phillip G. Myers on 16 November 1881.[1]
| Date | Event | |
|---|---|---|
| 16 November 1881 | Phillip G. Myers died. | |
| 23 November 1881 | Writ of election issued by the Speaker of the Legislative Assembly.[2] | |
| 5 December 1881 | Nominations | |
| 9 December 1881 | Polling day | |
| 15 December 1881 | Return of writ |