1884 Monaro colonial by-election

A by-election was held in the New South Wales state electoral district of Monaro on 18 July 1884. No poll was held as David Ryrie was the only candidate nominated.[1] The by-election was triggered by the resignation of Robert Tooth.[2]

Dates

Date	Event
8 July 1884	Robert Tooth resigned.[2]
9 July 1884	Writ of election issued by the Speaker of the Legislative Assembly.[3]
18 July 1884	Day of nomination at Cooma
24 July 1884	Polling day
2 August 1884	Return of writ

Result

1884 Monaro by-election
Friday 18 July [1]

Candidate		Votes	%
David Ryrie (elected)		unopposed

References

1. Green, Antony. "1884 Monaro by-election". New South Wales Election Results 1856-2007. Parliament of New South Wales. Retrieved 19 August 2019.
2. "Mr Robert Lucas Tooth (1844-1915)". Former Members of the Parliament of New South Wales. Retrieved 19 August 2019.
3. "Writ of election: Monaro". New South Wales Government Gazette (334). 9 July 1884. p. 4651. Retrieved 19 September 2020 – via Trove.