A by-election was held for the New South Wales Legislative Assembly electorate of The Clarence on 7 April 1880 following the resignation of Thomas Bawden. [1]
Date | Event |
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17 March 1880 | Writ of election issued by the Speaker of the Legislative Assembly. [2] |
2 April 1880 | Nominations |
7 April 1880 | Polling day |
20 April 1880 | Return of writ |
Candidate | Votes | % | |
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Charles Fawcett (elected) | 1,362 | 42.7 | |
John Purves | 1,246 | 39.1 | |
Samuel Davison | 679 | 18.2 | |
Total formal votes | 3,187 | 98.5 | |
Informal votes | 50 | 1.5 | |
Turnout | 3,237 | 58.3 |