Members_of_the_New_South_Wales_Legislative_Assembly,_1885–1887

Members of the New South Wales Legislative Assembly, 1885–1887

Members of the New South Wales Legislative Assembly, 1885–1887

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Members of the New South Wales Legislative Assembly who served in the 12th parliament of New South Wales held their seats between from 1885 to 1887.[1][2][3][4] Elections for the twelfth Legislative Assembly were held between 16 and 31 October 1885 with parliament first meeting on 17 November 1985. The Assembly was expanded from 113 to 122 members elected in 37 single member electorates, 24 two member electorates, 7 three member electorate and 4 four member electorates. The parliament had a maximum term of 3 years but was dissolved on 26 January 1886 after 14 months. The Premiers during this parliament were George Dibbs until 22 December 1885, Sir John Robertson until 26 February 1886, Sir Patrick Jennings until 20 January 1887 and Sir Henry Parkes.

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There was no party system in New South Wales politics until 1887. Under the constitution, ministers were required to resign to recontest their seats in a by-election when appointed. These by-elections are only noted when the minister was defeated; in general, he was elected unopposed.[4]

  1. Young MLA William Watson's election victory was overturned by the Qualifications Committee. James Mackinnon was declared to be the Member for Young on 22 December 1885.
  2. Gwydir MLA William Campbell resigned in May 1886. The resulting by-election on 10 June 1886 was won by Thomas Hassall.
  3. Mudgee MLA John Robertson retired in June 1886 citing ill-health, financial difficulties and dejection at the loss of government. The resulting by-election on 2 July 1886 was won by William Wall.
  4. Wollombi MLA Lyall Scott retired in December 1886 citing ill-health. The resulting by-election on 17 December 1886 was won by Richard Stevenson.
  5. Yass Plains MLA Louis Heydon retired in December 1886. The resulting by-election on 20 December 1886 was won by Thomas Colls.
  6. New England MLA William Proctor resigned and then successfully recontested his seat at the resulting by-election on 10 January 1887.
  7. Kiama MLA Harman Tarrant resigned in December 1886. The resulting by-election on 13 January 1887 was won by Angus Cameron.
  8. Both members for Bourke, Russell Barton and William Sawers, resigned on 2 December 1886.[5] A writ was issued for a by-election,[6] which was held on 21 January 1887. The writ was not returned however as the parliament was dissolved on 26 January.[5]
  9. By-elections in chronological order were Young,[lower-alpha 1] Gwydir,[lower-alpha 2] Mudgee,[lower-alpha 3] Wollombi,[lower-alpha 4] Yass Plains,[lower-alpha 5] New England,[lower-alpha 6] Kiama,[lower-alpha 7] Bourke[lower-alpha 8]

References

  1. [1]
    Green, Antony. "Election results of the 1885 colonial election". New South Wales Election Results 1856-2007. Parliament of New South Wales. Retrieved 5 July 2019.
  2. [2]
    "Part 5B - Members returned for each electorate" (PDF). New South Wales Parliamentary Record. Parliament of New South Wales. Retrieved 20 April 2020.
  3. [3]
    "Former Members". Parliament of New South Wales. Retrieved 20 April 2020.
  4. [4]
    Green, Antony. "Results of 1885-87 by-elections". New South Wales Election Results 1856-2007. Parliament of New South Wales. Retrieved 5 July 2019.[lower-alpha 9]
  5. [5]
    Green, Antony. "1887 Bourke". New South Wales Election Results 1856-2007. Parliament of New South Wales. Retrieved 19 April 2020.
  6. [6]
    "Writ of election - Bourke". New South Wales Government Gazette. 29 December 1886. p. 8817. Retrieved 20 April 2020 – via Trove.
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