1901 Hume state by-election

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A by-election for the seat of Hume in the New South Wales Legislative Assembly was held on 17 April 1901 because of the resignation of Sir William Lyne (Protectionist) to successfully contest the federal seat of Hume.[1]

Dates

Date Event
20 March 1901 Sir William Lyne resigned.[1]
25 March 1901 Writ of election issued by the Speaker of the Legislative Assembly.[2]
4 April 1901 Day of nomination
17 April 1901 Polling day
30 April 1901 Return of writ

Result

1901 The Hume state by-election
Wednesday 17 April [3]
Party Candidate Votes % ±%
Protectionist Gordon McLaurin (elected) 745 46.7 -11.9
Independent John McGrath 528 33.1
Independent John Miller 322 20.2 -21.2
Total formal votes 1,595 100.0 -
Informal votes 0 0.0 -
Turnout 1,595 66.4 [lower-alpha 1] +20.8
Protectionist hold Swing No

See also

Notes

  1. ↑ based on a roll of 2,401 at the 1899 by-election.[4]

References

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