1900 Ashfield colonial by-election explained

A by-election was held for the New South Wales Legislative Assembly electorate of Ashfield on 10 November 1900 because Bernhard Wise had been appointed to the Legislative Council.^[1]

Dates

Date	Event
30 October 1900	Bernhard Wise appointed to the Legislative Council.
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

Bernhard Wise was appointed to the Legislative Council.

See also

• Electoral results for the district of Ashfield
• List of New South Wales state by-elections

Notes and References

1. Mr Bernhard Ringrose Wise (1858-1916) . 1039 . Yes . 13 May 2019.
2. News: Writ of election: Ashfield . . 31 October 1900 . 8583.
   News: The Ashfield seat. Mr Wise's translation, issue of the writ . . 31 October 1900 . 5 August 2020 . 8 . Trove.