April 1891 East Sydney colonial by-election

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A by-election was held for the New South Wales Legislative Assembly electorate of East Sydney, Australia on 14 April 1891 because of the death of John Street (Free Trade).[1]

Dates

Date Event
23 March 1891 John Street died.[1]
31 March 1891 Writ of election issued by the Speaker of the Legislative Assembly.[2]
10 April 1891 Nominations
14 April 1891 Polling day
21 April 1891 Return of writ

Result

1891 East Sydney by-election
Tuesday 14 April [3]
Party Candidate Votes % ±%
Protectionist Walter Bradley (elected) 1,502 37.3
Free Trade Edward Pulsford 1,332 33.1
independent labour nsw Francis Cotton 1,188 29.6
Total formal votes 4,022 98.6
Informal votes 55 1.4
Turnout 4,077 40.6
Protectionist gain from Free Trade Swing No

See also

References

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