1900 Ashfield colonial by-election
Election result for Ashfield, New South Wales, Australia
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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
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | ±% | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Free Trade | Frederick Winchcombe | 968 | 60.4 | +10.5 | |
| Protectionist | John Watkin | 634 | 39.6 | â10.5 | |
| Total formal votes | 1,602 | 100.0 | +0.4 | ||
| Informal votes | 0 | 0.0 | â0.4 | ||
| Turnout | 1,602 | 45.5â[a] | â20.4 | ||
| Free Trade gain from Protectionist | Swing | +10.5 | |||
See also
Notes
- Estimate based on a roll of 3,234 at the 1899 by-election.[4]