1881 Argyle 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 Argyle on 9 December 1881 because of the death of Phillip G. Myers on 16 November 1881.[1]
Dates
| Date | Event |
|---|---|
| 16 November 1881 | Phillip G. Myers died.[1] |
| 23 November 1881 | Writ of election issued by the Speaker of the Legislative Assembly.[2] |
| 5 December 1881 | Nominations |
| 9 December 1881 | Polling day |
| 15 December 1881 | Return of writ |
Results
| Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|
| John Gannon (elected) | 933 | 53.1 | |
| Louis Heydon | 825 | 46.9 | |
| Total formal votes | 1,758 | 98.5 | |
| Informal votes | 26 | 1.5 | |
| Turnout | 1,784 | 63.3 | |