1882 Tumut 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 Tumut on 17 October 1882 because James Hoskins resigned.[1]
Dates
| Date | Event |
|---|---|
| 26 September 1882 | James Hoskins resigned.[1] |
| 27 September 1882 | Writ of election issued by the Speaker of the Legislative Assembly.[2] |
| 12 October 1882 | Nominations |
| 17 October 1882 | Polling day |
| 24 October 1882 | Return of writ |
Result
| Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Thomas O'Mara (elected) | 527 | 50.8 | |
| Solomon Emanuel | 299 | 28.8 | |
| Charles Bardwell | 212 | 20.4 | |
| Total formal votes | 1,038 | 100.0 | |
| Informal votes | 0 | 0.0 | |
| Turnout | 1,038 | 56.0 | |