A by-election was held for the New South Wales Legislative Assembly electorate of Bourke on 4 December 1891 because of the resignation of Peter Howe (), which was given to the Speaker of the Legislative Assembly after he had been convicted of conspiracy to defraud.
Dates Date Event 8 October 1891 Peter Howe charged with conspiracy to defraud. 21 October 1891 Peter Howe gave his resignation to William Willis, to be given to the Speaker if he was convicted. 31 October 1891 Peter Howe was convicted of one count of conspiracy to defraud. 6 November 1891 Writ of election issued by the Speaker of the Legislative Assembly. 20 November 1891 Nominations 4 December 1891 Polling day 18 December 1891 Return of writ
Result
Peter Howe () resigned.
See also Electoral results for the district of Bourke List of New South Wales state by-elections
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