1881 Newtown colonial by-election

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A by-election was held for the New South Wales Legislative Assembly electorate of Newtown on 1 December 1881. The election was triggered by the appointment of Stephen Brown to the Legislative Council, taking up the office of Postmaster-General.[1][2]

The Carcoar by-election was held the same day.[3]

Dates

Date Event
15 November 1881 Stephen Brown appointed to Legislative Council and Postmaster-General.[1]
16 November 1881 Writ of election issued by the Speaker of the Legislative Assembly.[4]
29 November 1881 Nominations
1 December 1881 Polling day
6 December 1881 Return of writ

Results

1881 Newtown by-election
Thursday 1 December [2]
Candidate Votes %
Joseph Mitchell (elected) 1,091 75.9%
Thomas Dalveen 346 24.1%
Total formal votes 1,437 98.2
Informal votes 27 1.8
Turnout 1,464 41.5

See also

References

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