He had contested a by - election for East Sydney earlier that year , losing to protectionist candidate Walter Bradley .
Pulsford was a leading proponent of the free - trade cause , although an intended candidacy for the New South Wales Legislative Assembly in 1891 did not eventuate .
Pulsford had contested a by - election for East Sydney earlier that year , losing to protectionist candidate Walter Bradley .
Pulsford was a leading proponent of the free - trade cause , although an intended candidacy for the New South Wales Legislative Assembly in 1891 did not eventuate .