1890 Hartley colonial by-election

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A by-election was held for the New South Wales Legislative Assembly electorate of Hartley on 26 July 1890 because John Hurley (Free Trade) resigned due to bankruptcy.[1][2]

Dates

Date Event
3 July 1890 John Hurley resigned.[2]
4 July 1890 John Hurley made bankrupt.[3]
Writ of election issued by the Speaker of the Legislative Assembly.[4]
22 July 1890 Nominations
26 July 1890 Polling day
5 August 1890 Return of writ

Result

1890 Hartley by-election
Saturday 26 July[5]
Party Candidate Votes % ±%
Free Trade John Hurley (re-elected) 903 59.8
Protectionist John Norton 608 40.2
Total formal votes 1,511 98.6
Informal votes 22 1.4
Turnout 1,533 54.2
Free Trade hold Swing No

See also

References

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