1896 Cowra colonial by-election

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A by-election was held for the New South Wales Legislative Assembly electorate of Cowra on 2 April 1896 because of the death of Denis Donnelly (Protectionist).[1]

Dates

Date Event
14 March 1896 Denis Donnelly died.[1]
19 March 1896 Writ of election issued by the Speaker of the Legislative Assembly.[2]
27 March 1896 Nominations
2 April 1896 Polling day, between the hours of 8 am and 8 pm
20 April 1896 Return of writ

Result

1896 Cowra by-election
Thursday 2 April [3]
Party Candidate Votes % ±%
protectionist Michael Phillips 759 61.4
labor nsw Hector Lamond 477 38.6
Total formal votes 1,236 99.5
Informal votes 6 0.5
Turnout 1,242 60.1
Template:Australian politics/name/protectionist hold Swing No

See also

References

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