A by-election was held for the New South Wales Legislative Assembly electorate of Namoi on 31 July 1890 because of the death of Tom Dangar ().
Dates Date Event 4 July 1890 Tom Dangar died. 9 July 1890 Writ of election issued by the Speaker of the Legislative Assembly and close of electoral rolls. 24 July 1890 Nominations 31 July 1890 Polling day 14 August 1890 Return of writ
Candidates Charles Collins was a shop owner and businessman from Narrabri who had previously served as the member for Namoi, retiring at the 1887 election and was the first Mayor of Narrabri. David Jones was a pastoralist from Walgett, who had previously been a hotel owner and mail contractor in the region.
Both men were supporters of the former member Tom Dangar.
Result
Tom Dangar () died.
See also Electoral results for the district of Namoi List of New South Wales state by-elections
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