A by-election was held for the New South Wales Legislative Assembly electorate of Redfern on 8 September 1888 because of the death of James Farnell ().
Dates Date Event 21 August 1888 Death of James Farnell. 30 August 1888 Writ of election issued by the Speaker of the Legislative Assembly. 5 September 1888 Nominations 8 September 1888 Polling day 24 September 1888 Return of writ
Candidates
Peter Howe (Protectionist) was a leather dresser and Mayor of Waterloo.
John Martin (Free Trade) was a house and land agent and the son-in-law of the former member James Farnell. This was his second and final time as a candidate, having previously been unsuccessful in 1885 (Redfern).
Result
James Farnell () died.
See also Electoral results for the district of Redfern List of New South Wales state by-elections
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