By-election in New South Wales, Australia
A by-election was held for the New South Wales Legislative Assembly electorate of East Sydney on 15 July 1879 because Alexander Stuart resigned.[1] Stuart had been appointed agent-general however he was unable to take up the position due to financial difficulties.[2]
Dates
Result
1879 East Sydney by-election
Wednesday 17 December [4]
Candidate
|
Votes
|
%
|
Arthur Renwick (elected)
|
4,663
|
61.5
|
Robert Tooth
|
2,748
|
36.2
|
John Dowie
|
147
|
1.9
|
Thomas Dalveen
|
28
|
0.4
|
Total formal votes
|
7,586
|
98.9
|
Informal votes
|
82
|
1.1
|
Turnout
|
7,668
|
54.7
|
See also
References