Results of the 1882 New South Wales colonial election

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New South Wales colonial election, 30 November – 21 December 1882  Legislative Assembly << 1880 — 1885 >>
Enrolled voters
Votes cast		164,515		Turnout	56.69	−5.25
Informal votes		2,047		Informal	2.10	+0.14
Summary of votes by party
Party		Primary votes	%	Swing	Seats	Change
Total		164,515			113

This is a list of electoral district results for the 1882 New South Wales colonial election.

The election was conducted on the basis of a simple majority or first-past-the-post voting system. In this election there were 32 multi-member districts returning 73 members and 40 single member districts giving a total of 113 members. In the multi-member districts each elector could vote for as many candidates as there were vacancies. 13 districts were uncontested. There was no recognisable party structure at this election

Election results

Parramatta

1882 New South Wales colonial election: Parramatta 16 October
Candidate		Votes	Percentage
Hugh Taylor		595	51.52%
James Farnell		364	31.52%
Cyrus Fuller		196	16.97%
Invalid or blank votes		33	2.78%
Total votes		1,188	100%
Voter turnout		77.24%

See also

• Candidates of the 1882 New South Wales colonial election
• Members of the New South Wales Legislative Assembly, 1882–1885