1912 Alexandria state by-election
Election result for Alexandria, New South Wales, Australia
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A by-election was held for the New South Wales Legislative Assembly electorate of Alexandria on 18 May 1912, following the death of John Dacey (Labour).[1][2]
Results
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | ±% | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Labour | Simon Hickey | 3,437 | 65.4 | â3.3 | |
| Liberal Reform | William Ferguson | 1,695 | 32.2 | +1.3 | |
| Socialist | Arthur Duffield | 70 | 1.3 | ||
| Independent | James Dixon | 56 | 1.1 | ||
| Total formal votes | 5,258 | 97.3 | +0.2 | ||
| Informal votes | 147 | 2.7 | â0.2 | ||
| Turnout | 5,405 | 55.6â[a] | â9.5 | ||
| Labour hold | Swing | ||||
See also
Notes
- estimate based on an electoral roll of 9,721 at the 1910 election.[3]