1889 Tamworth colonial by-election

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A by-election was held for the New South Wales Legislative Assembly electorate of Tamworth in June 1889 because of the resignation of Robert Levien (Protectionist).[1] The Supreme Court had found Levien guilty of the dishonourable conduct of permitting his unqualified clerk to have acted as an attorney, fined him £100 and suspended him from practice for twelve months.[2]

Dates

Date Event
31 May 1889 Decision of the Supreme Court handed down and Robert Levin resigned.[3]
1 June 1889 Writ of election issued by the Speaker of the Legislative Assembly.[4]
10 June 1889 Nominations
18 June 1889 Polling day
25 June 1889 Return of writ

Results

1889 Tamworth by-election
Tuesday 18 June [5]
Party Candidate Votes % ±%
Protectionist Robert Levien (re-elected) unopposed
Protectionist hold Swing No

See also

References

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  2. ↑ Ex parte Card; Re Rawlings and Levien [1889] NSWLawRp 34, (1889) 10 LR (NSW) 43 (31 May 1889), Supreme Court.
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