1900 Ashfield colonial by-election

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A by-election was held for the New South Wales Legislative Assembly electorate of Ashfield on 10 November 1900 because Bernhard Wise (Protectionist) had been appointed to the Legislative Council.[1]

Dates

Date Event
30 October 1900 Bernhard Wise appointed to the Legislative Council.[1]
31 October 1900 Writ of election issued by the Speaker of the Legislative Assembly.[2]
7 November 1900 Nominations
10 November 1900 Polling day
16 November 1900 Return of writ

Result

1900 Ashfield by-election
Saturday 10 November [3]
Party Candidate Votes % ±%
Free Trade Frederick Winchcombe 968 60.4 +10.5
Protectionist John Watkin 634 39.6 -10.5
Total formal votes 1,602 100.0 +0.4
Informal votes 0 0.0 -0.4
Turnout 1,602 45.5 [lower-alpha 1] -20.4
Free Trade gain from Protectionist Swing +10.5

See also

Notes

  1. ↑ Estimate based on a roll of 3,234 at the 1899 by-election.[4]

References

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