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Redfern - By-election (Roll: 9,324)
Protectionist gain from Free Trade
Nominations: Wednesday, 5 September 1888, Polling: Saturday, 8 September 1888
Candidate Party Votes Votes %
Howe, James Peter (Elected) Protectionist 2,957 58.42
Martin, John A Free Trade 2,105 41.58
Formal Votes 5,062
Informal Votes 77 1.50
Total Votes / Turnout 5,139 55.12
Cause Category: Death
Notes: Death of former Premier James Squire Farnell.
Source: SMH 10 September 1888, p.5 col.2-3, includes booth results.