1893 Murrumbidgee colonial by-election

A by-election was held for the New South Wales Legislative Assembly electorate of Murrumbidgee on 30 March 1893 because of the resignation of the Premier Sir George Dibbs (Protectionist) due to insolvency.[1] Sir George had twice been made bankrupt 10 and 15 years previously. He attributed his bankruptcy to depreciation in the value of his freehold and mining property.[2]

Dates
DateEvent
23 March 1893 Sir George Dibbs resigned.[1]
24 March 1893 Sir George Dibbs declared bankrupt.[3]
25 March 1893 Writ of election issued by the Speaker of the Legislative Assembly.[4]
30 March 1893 Nominations
6 April 1893 Polling day
25 April 1893 Return of writ

Result
1893 The Murrumbidgee by-election
Thursday 30 March [5]
Party Candidate Votes % ±%
Protectionist Sir George Dibbs (re-elected) unopposed
Protectionist hold  

See also

References
  1. "Sir George Richard Dibbs (1834–1904)". Former members of the Parliament of New South Wales. Retrieved 11 May 2019.
  2. "Examinations re Sir George Dibbs". The Sydney Morning Herald. 21 September 1893. p. 3. Retrieved 28 April 2021 – via Trove.
  3. "In Bankruptcy: re George R Dibbs". New South Wales Government Gazette. No. 213. 30 March 1893. p. 2632. Retrieved 28 April 2021 – via Trove.
  4. "Writ of election: Murrumbidgee". New South Wales Government Gazette. No. 201. 25 March 1893. p. 2509. Retrieved 28 April 2021 – via Trove.
  5. Green, Antony. "1893 Murrumbidgee by-election". New South Wales Election Results 1856-2007. Parliament of New South Wales. Retrieved 28 April 2021.
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