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By-election in New South Wales, Australia From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
A by-election was held for the New South Wales Legislative Assembly electorate of Goulburn on 16 August 1890 because of the death of William Teece (Free Trade).[1]
Date | Event |
---|---|
3 August 1890 | William Teece died. |
6 August 1890 | Writ of election issued by the Speaker of the Legislative Assembly and close of electoral rolls.[2] |
14 August 1890 | Nominations |
16 August 1890 | Polling day |
26 August 1890 | Return of writ |
The Goulburn Evening Penny Post described the election as a magnificent triumph for free trade and a crushing defeat for protection.[12] Antony Green lists both candidates as independents, stating "neither candidate seemed particularly committed to Free Trade or Protection, the contest being one between two local identities."[13]
Party | Candidate | Votes | % | ±% | |
---|---|---|---|---|---|
Free Trade | Cecil Teece (elected) | 952 | 57.8 | ||
Protectionist | Henry Gannon | 696 | 42.2 | ||
Total formal votes | 1,648 | 97.5 | |||
Informal votes | 43 | 2.5 | |||
Turnout | 1,691 | 66.6 | |||
Free Trade hold |
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