1888 Redfern colonial by-election

A by-election was held for the New South Wales Legislative Assembly electorate of Redfern on 8 September 1888 because of the death of James Farnell.

Candidates

 * Peter Howe (Protectionist) was a leather dresser and Mayor of Waterloo.


 * John Martin (Free Trade) was a house and land agent and the son-in-law of the former member James Farnell. This was his second and final time as a candidate, having previously been unsuccessful in 1885 (Redfern).

Result
James Farnell died.