1987 Northern Tablelands state by-election
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A by-election was held for the New South Wales Legislative Assembly electorate of Northern Tablelands on 23 May 1987. The by-election was triggered by the resignation due to ill health of sitting Labor party member, Bill McCarthy, who died 3 days later.[1] McCathy's widow Thelma was the Labor candidate at the by-election.[2]
| Date | Event |
|---|---|
| 22 April 1987 | Bill McCarthy resigned from parliament.[1] |
| 25 April 1987 | Death of Bill McCarthy.[1] |
| 1 May 1987 | Writ of election issued by the Speaker of the Legislative Assembly.[3] |
| 7 May 1987 | Nominations |
| 23 May 1987 | Polling day |
| 12 June 1987 | Return of writ |
