1987 Northern Tablelands state by-election explained

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.

Dates

Date	Event
22 April 1987	Bill McCarthy resigned from parliament.
25 April 1987	Death of Bill McCarthy.
1 May 1987	Writ of election issued by the Speaker of the Legislative Assembly.^[2]
7 May 1987	Nominations
23 May 1987	Polling day
12 June 1987	Return of writ

Results

Labor party member, Bill McCarthy resigned due to ill health, dying 3 days later.

See also

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

Notes and References

1. Mr William John Patrick McCarthy . 1824 . Yes . 6 May 2019.
2. News: Writ of election: Northern Tablelands . . 77 . 4 May 1987 . 13 November 2019 . 2245 . Trove.