1874 Tenterfield colonial by-election explained

A by-election was held for the New South Wales Legislative Assembly electorate of Tenterfield on 24 August 1874 because Robert Abbott had been appointed Secretary for Mines in the first Parkes ministry.[1] Such ministerial by-elections were usually uncontested.

Edward Jones was an auctioneer from Glen Innes,[2] [3] and this was the first and only time he was a candidate for the Legislative Assembly.[4]

Dates

Date Event
27 July 1874Robert Abbott appointed Secretary for Mines.[5]
29 July 1874Writ of election issued by the Speaker of the Legislative Assembly.[6]
17 August 1874Nominations.
24 August 1874Polling day
30 September 1874Return of writ

Result

Robert Abbott was appointed Secretary for Mines in the first Parkes ministry.

See also

Notes and References

  1. 609 . Mr Robert Palmer Abbott (1830-1901). Yes . 2021-02-03.
  2. News: Nomination for Tenterfield . . 18 August 1874 . 2021-02-03 . 5 . Trove.
  3. News: Glen Innes: the Tenterfield election . . 21 August 1874 . 2021-02-03 . 4 . Trove.
  4. Index to Candidates Jacobs to Kassim . CandidateIndexes . CandidateIndex29 . 2021-02-03.
  5. News: Appointment of Robert Abbott . . 185 . 28 July 1874 . 2021-02-03 . 2313 . Trove.
  6. News: Writ of election: Tenterfield . . 187 . 29 July 1874 . 2021-02-03 . 2333 . Trove.