A by-election was held for the New South Wales Legislative Assembly electorate of The Glebe on 22 May 1873 because George Allen had been appointed Minister of Justice and Public Instruction in the first Parkes ministry.[1] Such ministerial by-elections were usually uncontested.
John Young was a builder, most notable for building St Mary's Cathedral in Sydney and the Johnston Street group of houses in Annandale.
| Date | Event | |
|---|---|---|
| 9 December 1873 | George Allen appointed Minister of Justice and Public Instruction.[2] | |
| 10 December 1873 | Writ of election issued by the Speaker of the Legislative Assembly.[3] | |
| 15 December 1873 | Nominations | |
| 17 December 1873 | Polling day | |
| 23 December 1873 | Return of writ |