A by-election was held for the New South Wales Legislative Assembly electorate of St Leonards on 24 October 1887 because of the resignation of Sir Henry Parkes () due to insolvency, having assigned his estate for the benefit of his creditors.
Dates Date Event 14 October 1887 Sir Henry Parkes assigned his estate for the benefit of his creditors. 18 October 1887 Sir Henry Parkes resigned. 19 October 1887 Writ of election issued by the Speaker of the Legislative Assembly. 24 October 1887 Nominations 25 October 1887 Polling day 26 October 1887 Return of writ
Result
Sir Henry Parkes () resigned due to insolvency.
See also Electoral results for the district of St Leonards List of New South Wales state by-elections
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