A by-election was held for the New South Wales Legislative Assembly electorate of Bathurst on 9 March 1886 as a result of the appointment of Francis Suttor to the office of Postmaster-General in the Jennings ministry. Under the constitution, ministers in the Legislative Assembly were required to resign to recontest their seats in a by-election when appointed. Such ministerial by-elections were usually uncontested and on this occasion a poll was required for Bathurst and Redfern where Arthur Renwick was re-elected. The 7 other ministers were re-elected unopposed.
Dates Date Event 26 February 1886 Jennings ministry appointed. 3 March 1886 Writ of election issued by the Speaker of the Legislative Assembly. 6 March 1886 Nominations. 9 March 1886 Polling day 24 March 1886 Return of writ
Result
Francis Suttor was appointed Postmaster-General in the Jennings ministry.
See also Electoral results for the district of Bathurst List of New South Wales state by-elections
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