1890 Hastings and Manning colonial by-election

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A by-election was held for the New South Wales Legislative Assembly electorate of The Hastings and Manning on 5 April 1890 because of the resignation of Charles Roberts (Free Trade) to visit England.[1]

Dates

Date Event
13 March 1890 Charles Roberts resigned.[2]
14 March 1890 Writ of election issued by the Speaker of the Legislative Assembly.[3]
31 March 1890 Nominations
5 April 1890 Polling day
26 April 1890 Return of writ

Result

1890 The Hastings and Manning by-election
Saturday 5 April[4]
Party Candidate Votes % ±%
Free Trade Walter Vivian (elected) 1,236 52.5
Protectionist Hugh McKinnon 1,117 47.5
Total formal votes 2,353 100.0
Informal votes 0 0.0
Turnout 2,353 73.4
Free Trade hold Swing No

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