A by-election was held for the New South Wales Legislative Assembly electorate of Northern Tablelands on 23 May 1987. The by-election was triggered by the resignation due to ill health of sitting Labor party member, Bill McCarthy, who died 3 days later. McCathy's widow Thelma was the Labor candidate at the by-election.
Dates Date Event 22 April 1987 Bill McCarthy resigned from parliament. 25 April 1987 Death of Bill McCarthy. 1 May 1987 Writ of election issued by the Speaker of the Legislative Assembly. 7 May 1987 Nominations 23 May 1987 Polling day 12 June 1987 Return of writ
Results
Labor party member, Bill McCarthy resigned due to ill health, dying 3 days later.
See also Electoral results for the district of Northern Tablelands List of New South Wales state by-elections
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