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]
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Dates
Date | Event |
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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
Party | Candidate | Votes | % | ±% | |
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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 |