A by-election was held for the New South Wales Legislative Assembly electorate of Balmain on 10 July 1890 because John Hawthorne (Free Trade) resigned due to bankruptcy.[1]
Date | Event |
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26 June 1890 | John Hawthorne made bankrupt,[2] and resigned.[1] |
27 June 1890 | Writ of election issued by the Speaker of the Legislative Assembly.[3] |
10 July 1890 | Nominations |
12 July 1890 | Polling day |
19 July 1890 | Return of writ |
Party | Candidate | Votes | % | ±% | |
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Free Trade | John Hawthorne (re-elected) | unopposed | |||
Free Trade hold |