1888 Redfern colonial by-election

A by-election was held for the New South Wales Legislative Assembly electorate of Redfern on 8 September 1888 because of the death of James Farnell ().

Dates

Candidates

• Peter Howe (Protectionist) was a leather dresser and Mayor of Waterloo.

• John Martin (Free Trade) was a house and land agent and the son-in-law of the former member James Farnell. This was his second and final time as a candidate, having previously been unsuccessful in 1885 (Redfern).

Result

<includeonly> James Farnell () died.</includeonly>

See also

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

References