1887 Central Cumberland colonial by-election explained
A by-election was held for the New South Wales Legislative Assembly electorate of Central Cumberland on 24 December 1887 because of the resignation of Andrew McCulloch due to insolvency,[1] having assigned his estate for the benefit of his creditors.[2]
Dates
| Date | Event |
|---|
| 12 December 1887 | Andrew McCulloch assigned his estate for the benefit of his creditors. |
| 14 December 1887 | Andrew McCulloch resigned.[3] |
| 14 December 1887 | Writ of election issued by the Speaker of the Legislative Assembly.[4] |
| 20 December 1887 | Nominations |
| 24 December 1887 | Polling day from 8 am until 4 pm |
| 29 December 1887 | Return of writ | |
Candidates
- Nathaniel Bull was a former member for Central Cumberland who had been defeated at the election in February 1887.
- Andrew McCulloch was the sitting member.
Result
Andrew McCulloch resigned due to insolvency.
See also
Notes and References
- News: To the electors of Central Cumberland . A H McCulloch . Andrew McCulloch (politician) . . 15 December 1887 . 25 August 2020 . 1 . Trove.
- News: Notice is hereby given that by an indenture of assignment . . 725 . 16 December 1887 . 8 May 2021 . 8344 . Trove.
- 181 . Mr Andrew Hardie McCulloch (junior) . Yes . 12 April 2019.
- News: Writ of election: Central Cumberland . . 723 . 14 December 1887 . 25 August 2020 . 8313 . Trove.
