A by-election was held for the New South Wales Legislative Assembly electorate of Redfern on 8 July 1889 because of the death of John Sutherland (Protectionist).[1]
Date | Event |
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23 June 1889 | John Sutherland died.[1] |
28 June 1889 | Writ of election issued by the Speaker of the Legislative Assembly.[2] |
4 July 1889 | Day of nomination |
8 July 1889 | Polling day |
16 July 1889 | Return of writ |
Party | Candidate | Votes | % | ±% | |
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Protectionist | William Schey (elected) | 2,915 | 50.2 | ||
Free Trade | George Anderson | 2,890 | 49.8 | ||
Total formal votes | 5,805 | 98.8 | |||
Informal votes | 69 | 1.2 | |||
Turnout | 5,874 | 61.2 | |||
Protectionist hold |