1889 Monaro colonial by-election

A by-election was held in the New South Wales state electoral district of Monaro on 17 December 1889.[1] The by-election was triggered by the death of Harold Stephen, a member of the Protectionist Party.[2]

Result

1889 Monaro by-election
Tuesday 17 December[1]
Party Candidate Votes % ±%
Protectionist Gus Miller (elected) 859 54.9
Free Trade David Myers 706 45.1
Total formal votes 1,565 100.0
Informal votes 0 0.0
Turnout 1,565 42.3
Protectionist hold  

References

  1. Green, Antony. "1889 Monaro by-election". New South Wales Election Results 1856-2007. Parliament of New South Wales. Retrieved 19 August 2019.
  2. "Mr Harold Wilberforce Hindmarsh Stephen (1841-1889)". Former Members of the Parliament of New South Wales. Retrieved 19 August 2019.


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