1884 Carcoar colonial by-election explained

A by-election was held for the New South Wales Legislative Assembly electorate of Carcoar on 21 November 1884 because of the death of Andrew Lynch.[1]

Dates

Date Event
2 November 1884Andrew Lynch died.
8 November 1884Writ of election issued by the Speaker of the Legislative Assembly.[2]
17 November 1884Nominations
21 November 1884Polling day
28 November 1884Return of writ

Candidates

Fitzpatrick won the show of hands however a poll was demanded.[7]

Result

Andrew Lynch died.

See also

Notes and References

  1. Mr Andrew Lynch (1819-1884) . 482 . Yes . 13 May 2019.
  2. News: Writ of election: Carcoar . . 587 . 8 November 1884 . 22 August 2020 . 7575 . Trove.
  3. 1881 Carcoar by-election . 1880 . Carcoar_1 . 22 August 2020.
  4. Mr Thomas Fitzpatrick (1835-1920) . 694 . Yes . 23 June 2019.
  5. 1882 . Carcoar . 21 April 2020.
  6. Mr Charles Launcelot Garland (1854-1930) . 969 . Yes . 21 May 2019.
  7. News: The Carcoar nomination . . 18 November 1884 . 22 August 2020 . 7 . Trove.