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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

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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

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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  

See also

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References

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  1. ^ Rutledge, Martha. "Roberts, Charles James (1846–1925)". Australian Dictionary of Biography. Canberra: National Centre of Biography, Australian National University. ISBN 978-0-522-84459-7. ISSN 1833-7538. OCLC 70677943. Retrieved 3 May 2021.
  2. ^ "Mr Charles James Roberts (1846-1925)". Former members of the Parliament of New South Wales. Retrieved 21 May 2019.
  3. ^ "Writ of election: The Hastings and Manning". New South Wales Government Gazette. No. 146. 14 March 1890. p. 2353. Retrieved 4 May 2021 – via Trove.
  4. ^ Green, Antony. "1890 Hastings and Manning by-election". New South Wales Election Results 1856-2007. Parliament of New South Wales. Retrieved 4 May 2021.
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