1890 Goulburn colonial by-election

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A by-election was held for the New South Wales Legislative Assembly electorate of Goulburn on 16 August 1890 because of the death of William Teece (Free Trade). [1]

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Dates

DateEvent
3 August 1890William Teece died.
6 August 1890 Writ of election issued by the Speaker of the Legislative Assembly and close of electoral rolls. [2]
14 August 1890Nominations
16 August 1890Polling day
26 August 1890Return of writ

Candidates

The Goulburn Evening Penny Post described the election as a magnificent triumph for free trade and a crushing defeat for protection. [12] Antony Green lists both candidates as independents, stating "neither candidate seemed particularly committed to Free Trade or Protection, the contest being one between two local identities." [13]

Results

1890 Goulburn by-election
Saturday 16 August [13]
PartyCandidateVotes%±%
Free Trade Cecil Teece (elected)95257.8
Protectionist Henry Gannon69642.2
Total formal votes1,64897.5
Informal votes432.5
Turnout 1,69166.6
Free Trade hold 

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References

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