1884 Canterbury colonial by-election

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A by-election for the seat of Canterbury in the New South Wales Legislative Assembly was held on 19 April 1884 because of the resignation of William Pigott due to ill health.[1][2]

Dates

Date Event
8 April 1884 William Pigott resigned.[1]
9 April 1884 Writ of election issued by the Speaker of the Legislative Assembly and close of electoral rolls.[3]
17 April 1884 Day of nomination
19 April 1884 Polling day
22 April 1884 Return of writ

Results

1884 Canterbury by-election
Saturday 19 April [2]
Candidate Votes %
Mark Hammond (elected) 1,311 79.7%
George Stevens 334 20.3%
Total formal votes 1,645 98.1
Informal votes 31 1.9
Turnout 1,676 20.8

See also

References

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