1891 Newcastle colonial by-election

By-election in New South Wales, Australia April 2021 April 2021 A by-election was held for the New South Wales Legislative Assembly electorate of Newcastle on 14 April 1891 because of the death of James Fletcher (Protectionist).Mr James Fletcher (1834-1891) 676 Yes 13 May 2019 The East Sydney by-election was held on the same day. Dates Date Event 19 March 1891 Death of James Fletcher. 31 March 1891 Writ of election issued by the Speaker of the Legislative Assembly.https://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article224308530 Writ of election: Newcastle New South Wales Government Gazette 205 1 April 1891 8 November 2019 2425 Trove 10 April 1891 Day of nomination 14 April 1891 Polling day 21 April 1881 Return of writ Results [[1891 Newcastle colonial by-election|1891 Newcastle by-election]]Tuesday 14 April1891 Newcastle by-election 1891 Newcastle_2.htm 8 November 2019 Protectionist William Grahame (elected) 2,081 45.6 Labor NSW John Fegan 2,065 45.2 Free Trade Peter Bennett 420 9.2 4,566 98.5 69 1.5 +0.1 4,635 63.7 -0.5 Protectionist No James Fletcher (Protectionist) died. See also Electoral results for the district of Newcastle List of New South Wales state by-elections References expanded Category:New South Wales state by-elections Category:1891 elections in Australia Category:1890s in New South Wales