A by-election was held for the New South Wales Legislative Assembly electorate of Sydney-Pyrmont on 24 May 1902 because of the resignation of Sam Smith to accept an appointment to the Court of Arbitration.[1]
| Date | Event | |
|---|---|---|
| 26 March 1902 | Sam Smith appointed to the Court of Arbitration on the recommendation of the Industrial Unions of Employees.[2] | |
| 30 March 1902 | Sam Smith resigned. | |
| 3 May 1902 | Writ of election issued by the Speaker of the Legislative Assembly.[3] | |
| 14 May 1902 | Nominations | |
| 24 May 1902 | Polling day | |
| 31 May 1902 | Return of writ |