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.
Dates Date Event 5 January 1882 John Dillon resigned. 6 January 1882 John Dillon appointed a magistrate. 9 January 1882 Writ of election issued by the Speaker of the Legislative Assembly. 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
John Dillon resigned.
See also Electoral results for the district of Tenterfield List of New South Wales state by-elections
References