1885 Central Cumberland 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 Central Cumberland on 21 November 1885 because of the resignation of John Lackey who was appointed to the Legislative Council.[1]
Dates
| Date | Event |
|---|---|
| 30 August 1885 | John Lackey resigned.[1] |
| 9 September 1885 | Writ of election issued by the Speaker of the Legislative Assembly.[2] |
| 18 September 1885 | Nominations |
| 24 September 1885 | Polling day |
| 29 September 1885 | Return of writ |
Result
| Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Varney Parkes (elected) | 1,266 | 51.3 | |
| Nathaniel Bull | 1,203 | 48.7 | |
| Total formal votes | 2,469 | 97.2 | |
| Informal votes | 70 | 2.8 | |
| Turnout | 2,539 | 42.2 | |