March 1888 Central Cumberland colonial by-election

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A by-election was held for the New South Wales Legislative Assembly electorate of Central Cumberland on 14 March 1888 because of the resignation of Varney Parkes (Free Trade).[1]

Dates

Date Event
1 March 1888 Varney Parkes resigned.[1]
2 March 1888 Writ of election issued by the Speaker of the Legislative Assembly.[2]
8 March 1888 Nominations
14 March 1888 Polling day from 8 am until 4 pm
19 March 1888 Return of writ

Result

1888 Central Cumberland by-election
Wednesday 14 March [3]
Party Candidate Votes % ±%
Free Trade John Nobbs (elected) 1,923 57.0
Protectionist John Watkin 1,453 43.0
Total formal votes 3,376 98.0
Informal votes 68 2.8
Turnout 3,444 38.3
Free Trade hold Swing No

See also

References

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