A by-election for the seat of Tenterfield in the New South Wales Legislative Assembly was held on 20 November 1884 because of the resignation of Sir Henry Parkes, stating that he was retiring from politics and that "I have no intention of seeking or accepting a seat in any future Parliament".
Dates Date Event 8 November 1884 Sir Henry Parkes resigned. 12 November 1884 Writ of election issued by the Speaker of the Legislative Assembly. 20 November 1884 Day of nomination 24 November 1884 Polling day 1 December 1884 Return of writ
Result
Sir Henry Parkes resigned.
Aftermath Despite Sir Henry's statement that he was retiring from politics, he re-entered the Legislative Assembly at the Argyle by-election on 31 March 1885, and would become Premier for a fourth time in 1887.
See also Electoral results for the district of Tenterfield List of New South Wales state by-elections
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