Ninian Melville was chairman of the Working Men's Defence Association and campaigned on a platform of protectionism and opposition to assisted immigration.[8] He had twice been defeated for East Sydney in 1877 at the
by-election in August and the
general election in October.[9]
Result
1880 Northumberland by-election Friday 30 April [10]
Ninian Melville was chairman of the Working Men's Defence Association and campaigned on a platform of protectionism and opposition to assisted immigration.[8] He had twice been defeated for East Sydney in 1877 at the
by-election in August and the
general election in October.[9]
Result
1880 Northumberland by-election Friday 30 April [10]