1893 South Sydney colonial by-election

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A by-election was held for the New South Wales Legislative Assembly electorate of South Sydney on 13 February 1893 because of the resignation of James Toohey (Protectionist),[1] in protest at the failure of the Protectionist Dibbs government to implement principles of protection.[2]

Dates

Date Event
31 January 1893 James Toohey resigned.[1]
1 February 1893 Writ of election issued by the Speaker of the Legislative Assembly.[3]
10 February 1893 Nominations.[4]
13 February 1893 Polling day
20 February 1893 Return of writ

Result

1893 South Sydney by-election
Monday 13 February [5]
Party Candidate Votes % ±%
Protectionist William Manning (elected) 1,985 41.7
Free Trade Edward Foxall 1,962 41.2
Labour NSW Frederick Flowers 814 17.1
Total formal votes 4,761 98.7
Informal votes 64 1.3
Turnout 4,825 48.9 [lower-alpha 1]
Protectionist hold Swing No

See also

Notes

  1. ↑ estimate based on an electoral roll of 9,862 at the 1891 election.[6]

References

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