1901 Condoublin state by-election

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A by-election was held for the New South Wales Legislative Assembly electorate of Condoublin on 4 November 1901 because the 1901 election for Condoublin was overturned by the Elections and Qualifications Committee due to irregularities in the poll. Patrick Clara had defeated Andrew Stewart by 15 votes however 30 people were prevented from voting at Bulgandramine.[1]

Dates

Date Event
3 July 1901 Poll conducted
28 August 1901 Andrew Stewart lodged a petition against the election.[2]
10 October 1901 Election of Patrick Clara declared to be void.[1]
11 October 1901 Writ of election issued by the Speaker of the Legislative Assembly.[3]
22 October 1901 Nominations
4 November 1901 Polling day
21 November 1901 Return of writ

Result

1901 Condoublin by-election
Monday 4 November [4]
Party Candidate Votes % ±%
Labour NSW Patrick Clara (re-elected) 830 50.3
Independent Andrew Stewart 821 49.7
Total formal votes 1,651 99.5 +0.2
Informal votes 9 0.5 -0.2
Turnout 1,660 59.9 [lower-alpha 1] +2.0
Template:Australian politics/name/Labour NSW hold Swing No

See also

Notes

  1. ↑ Estimate based on a roll of 2,771 at the 1901 election.[5]

References

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