1882 Tenterfield colonial by-election

By-election in New South Wales, Australia May 2021 May 2021 A by-election was held for the New South Wales Legislative Assembly electorate of Tenterfield on 6 February 1882 because of the resignation of John Dillon, to accept an appointment as senior stipendiary magistrate.Mr John (Thomas) Dillon (1847-1888) 889 Yes 10 June 2019 Dates Date Event 5 January 1882 John Dillon resigned. 6 January 1882 John Dillon appointed a magistrate.https://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article221700288 Appointment of stipendiary magistrates New South Wales Government Gazette 7 7 January 1882 28 May 2021 103 Trove 9 January 1882 Writ of election issued by the Speaker of the Legislative Assembly.https://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article221700512 Writ of election: Tenterfield New South Wales Government Gazette 12 14 December 1882 2021-05-28 161 Trove 27 January 1882 Nominations 6 February 1882 Polling day 20 February 1882 Return of writ Candidates Edward Bennett was a barrister from Sydney, who had stood unsuccessfully for Glen Innes in 1880. Augustus Fraser was a local pastoralist. This was his only candidacy for the Legislative Assembly. Result [[1882 Tenterfield colonial by-election|1882 Tenterfield by-election]]Tuesday 10 January1882 Tenterfield by-election 1880 Tenterfield_1 12 June 2019 Augustus Fraser (elected) 674 53.7 Edward Bennett 580 46.3 1,254 97.2 36 2.8 1,290 68.2 John Dillon resigned. See also Electoral results for the district of Tenterfield List of New South Wales state by-elections References expanded Category:1882 elections in Australia Category:New South Wales state by-elections Category:1880s in New South Wales