1890 Balmain colonial by-election explained

A by-election was held for the New South Wales Legislative Assembly electorate of Balmain on 10 July 1890 because John Hawthorne resigned due to bankruptcy.^[1]

Dates

Date	Event
26 June 1890	John Hawthorne made bankrupt,^[2] and resigned.
27 June 1890	Writ of election issued by the Speaker of the Legislative Assembly.^[3]
10 July 1890	Nominations
12 July 1890	Polling day
19 July 1890	Return of writ

Result

John Hawthorne resigned due to bankruptcy.

See also

• Electoral results for the district of Balmain
• List of New South Wales state by-elections

Notes and References

1. Mr John Stuart Hawthorne (1848-1942) . 903 . Yes . 10 June 2019.
2. News: In bankruptcy: re John Hawthorne . . 354 . 4 July 1890 . 2021-05-02 . 5195 . Trove.
3. News: Writ of election: Balmain . . 345 . 4 July 1890 . 2021-05-02 . 5035 . Trove.