September 1889 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 28 September 1889 because of the resignation of Frank Farnell (Free Trade) due to bankruptcy.[1]

Dates

Date Event
19 September 1889 Frank Farnell resigned.[1]
20 September 1889 Writ of election issued by the Speaker of the Legislative Assembly.[2]
23 September 1889 Frank Farnell made bankrupt on his own petition.[3]
28 September 1889 Nominations
5 October 1889 Polling day from 8 am until 4 pm.[4]
12 October 1889 Return of writ

Result

1889 Central Cumberland by-election
Saturday 28 September[5]
Party Candidate Votes % ±%
Free Trade Frank Farnell (elected) unopposed
Free Trade hold Swing No

See also

References

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