1888 Gunnedah colonial by-election

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A by-election was held for the New South Wales Legislative Assembly electorate of Gunnedah on 12 September 1888 because of the resignation of Thomas Goodwin (Protectionist).[1]

Dates

Date Event
24 August 1888 Thomas Goodwin resigned.[1]
30 August 1888 Writ of election issued by the Speaker of the Legislative Assembly.[2]
6 September 1888 Nominations
12 September 1888 Polling day
24 September 1888 Return of writ

Result

1888 Gunnedah by-election
Wednesday 12 September [3]
Party Candidate Votes % ±%
Free Trade Edwin Turner (elected) 475 57.9
Protectionist William Poole 346 42.1
Total formal votes 821 100.0
Informal votes 0 0.0
Turnout 821 41.4
Free Trade gain from Protectionist Swing No

See also

References

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