1886 Gwydir 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 Gwydir on 10 June 1886 because of the resignation of William Campbell.[1]
Dates
| Date | Event |
|---|---|
| 25 May 1886 | William Campbell resigned.[2] |
| 26 May 1886 | Writ of election issued by the Speaker of the Legislative Assembly.[3] |
| 4 June 1886 | Nominations |
| 10 June 1886 | Polling day |
| 22 June 1886 | Return of writ |
Result
| Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Thomas Hassall (elected) | 482 | 58.1 | |
| Thomas Mayne | 211 | 25.5 | |
| James Wearne | 136 | 16.4 | |
| Total formal votes | 829 | 100.0 | |
| Informal votes | 0 | 0.0 | |
| Turnout | 829 | 38.1 | |