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Grenfell - 1887 (Roll: 1,597) Won by Protectionist Nominations: Thursday, 10 February 1887, Polling: Wednesday, 16 February 1887 Candidate Party Votes Votes % Park, A L Free Trade 378 46.72 Vaughn, Robert Matteson (Re-elected) Protectionist 431 53.28 Formal Votes 809 Informal Votes 15 1.82 Total Votes / Turnout 824 51.60 Persons Voting / Turnout 824 51.60 Source: SMH 23 February 1887, p.5 col.1 reporting declaration of the poll, republished in election summary, 28 February, p.12 col. 1.