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Redfern - By-election (Roll: 9,324) Protectionist gain from Free Trade Nominations: Wednesday, 5 September 1888, Polling: Saturday, 8 September 1888 Candidate Party Votes Votes % Howe, James Peter (Elected) Protectionist 2,957 58.42 Martin, John A Free Trade 2,105 41.58 Formal Votes 5,062 Informal Votes 77 1.50 Total Votes / Turnout 5,139 55.12 Cause Category: Death Notes: Death of former Premier James Squire Farnell. Source: SMH 10 September 1888, p.5 col.2-3, includes booth results.