1905 Rous state by-election
Election result for Rous, New South Wales, Australia
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A by-election was held in the New South Wales state electoral district of Rous on 11 February 1905.[1] The by-election was triggered by the death of John Coleman (Liberal Reform).[2]
Dates
| Date | Event |
|---|---|
| 8 January 1905 | John Coleman died.[2] |
| 16 January 1905 | Writ of election issued by the Speaker of the Legislative Assembly.[3] |
| 31 January 1905 | Nominations |
| 11 February 1905 | Polling day |
| 2 March 1905 | Return of writ |
Result
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | ±% | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Liberal Reform | George Hindmarsh | 2,832 | 51.1 | â1.8 | |
| Independent | Richard Meagher | 2,710 | 48.9 | +1.8 | |
| Total formal votes | 5,542 | 99.6 | +0.2 | ||
| Informal votes | 24 | 0.4 | â0.2 | ||
| Turnout | 5,566 | 73.2â[a] | +0.8 | ||
| Liberal Reform hold | Swing | ||||
See also
Notes
- based on an electoral roll of 7,600 at the 1904 election.[5]
