A by-election was held for the New South Wales Legislative Assembly electorate of Central Cumberland on 22 June 1889 because of the death of John Linsley ().
Dates Date Event 4 June 1889 John Linsley died. 7 June 1889 Writ of election issued by the Speaker of the Legislative Assembly. 15 June 1889 Nominations 22 June 1889 Polling day from 8 am until 4 pm 29 June 1889 Return of writ
Candidates William Brodie was an auctioneer from Parramatta David Dale was the "official" Free Trade candidate. Alban Gee was well respected in the district and personally popular. Thomas Taylor had split the Free Trade vote at the May 1888 by-election, The headline refers to Bombastes Furioso, a popular 19th century Tragic Opera by William Barnes Rhodes. and withdrew before polling day.
Result
The by-election was caused by the death of John Linsley ().
See also Electoral results for the district of Central Cumberland List of New South Wales state by-elections
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