1885 Argyle colonial by-election

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A by-election was held for the New South Wales Legislative Assembly electorate of Argyle on 31 March 1885 because of the resignation of John Gannon resigned due to ill health.[1]

Dates

Date Event
17 March 1888 John Gannon resigned.[1]
17 March 1885 Writ of election issued by the Speaker of the Legislative Assembly.[2]
27 March 1885 Nominations
31 March 1885 Polling day
7 April 1885 Return of writ

Results

1885 Argyle by-election
31 March 1885[3]
Candidate Votes %
Henry Parkes (elected) 816 51.3%%
John Osborne 775 48.7%%
Total formal votes 1,591 97.5
Informal votes 41 2.5
Turnout 1,632 56.0

See also

References

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