1887 Mudgee colonial by-election

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A by-election was held for the New South Wales Legislative Assembly electorate of Mudgee on 6 May 1887 because of the resignation of Adolphus Taylor (Free Trade) to become the Examiner of Patents.[1]

Dates

Date Event
21 April 1887 Adolphus Taylor resigned.[1]
22 April 1887 Writ of election issued by the Speaker of the Legislative Assembly and close of electoral rolls.[2]
6 May 1887 Nominations
11 May 1887 Polling day
25 May 1887 Return of writ

Results

1887 Mudgee by-election
Friday 6 May [3]
Party Candidate Votes % ±%
Free Trade John Haynes (elected) 1,025 54.5
Protectionist John Carden 855 45.5
Total formal votes 1,880 100.0
Informal votes 0 0.0
Turnout 1,880 47.8
Free Trade hold Swing No

See also

References

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