1880 Clarence colonial by-election
By-election in New South Wales, Australia
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A by-election was held for the New South Wales Legislative Assembly electorate of The Clarence on 7 April 1880 following the resignation of Thomas Bawden.[1]
Dates
| Date | Event |
|---|---|
| 17 March 1880 | Writ of election issued by the Speaker of the Legislative Assembly.[2] |
| 2 April 1880 | Nominations |
| 7 April 1880 | Polling day |
| 20 April 1880 | Return of writ |
Results
| Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Charles Fawcett (elected) | 1,362 | 42.7 | |
| John Purves | 1,246 | 39.1 | |
| Samuel Davison | 679 | 18.2 | |
| Total formal votes | 3,187 | 98.5 | |
| Informal votes | 50 | 1.5 | |
| Turnout | 3,237 | 58.3 | |