A by-election was held for the New South Wales Legislative Assembly electorate of Central Cumberland on 24 December 1887 because of the resignation of Andrew McCulloch () due to insolvency, having assigned his estate for the benefit of his creditors.
Dates Date Event 12 December 1887 Andrew McCulloch assigned his estate for the benefit of his creditors. 14 December 1887 Andrew McCulloch resigned. 14 December 1887 Writ of election issued by the Speaker of the Legislative Assembly. 20 December 1887 Nominations 24 December 1887 Polling day from 8 am until 4 pm 29 December 1887 Return of writ
Candidates Nathaniel Bull () was a former member for Central Cumberland who had been defeated at the election in February 1887.
Andrew McCulloch () was the sitting member.
Result
Andrew McCulloch () resigned due to insolvency.
See also Electoral results for the district of Central Cumberland List of New South Wales state by-elections
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