1884 Tenterfield colonial by-election
By-election in New South Wales, Australia
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A by-election for the seat of Tenterfield in the New South Wales Legislative Assembly was held on 20 November 1884 because of the resignation of Sir Henry Parkes,[1] stating that he was retiring from politics and that "I have no intention of seeking or accepting a seat in any future Parliament".[2][3]
Dates
| Date | Event |
|---|---|
| 8 November 1884 | Sir Henry Parkes resigned.[1] |
| 12 November 1884 | Writ of election issued by the Speaker of the Legislative Assembly.[4] |
| 20 November 1884 | Day of nomination |
| 24 November 1884 | Polling day |
| 1 December 1884 | Return of writ |
Result
| Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Charles Lee (elected) | unopposed | ||
Aftermath
Despite Sir Henry's statement that he was retiring from politics, he re-entered the Legislative Assembly at the Argyle by-election on 31 March 1885,[5] and would become Premier for a fourth time in 1887.[1]