1904 Ryde state by-election explained

A by-election was held for the New South Wales Legislative Assembly electorate of Ryde on 23 January 1904 because of the resignation of Frank Farnell who had been appointed Chairman of the Fisheries Board.^{[1] [2]}

Dates

Date	Event
27 February 1903	Frank Farnell appointed Chairman of the Fisheries Board.^[3]
31 December 1903	Frank Farnell resigned from Parliament.
4 January 1904	Writ of election issued by the Speaker of the Legislative Assembly.^[4]
15 January 1904	Nominations
23 January 1904	Polling day
30 January 1904	Return of writ

Result

Frank Farnell resigned.

See also

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

Notes and References

1. Mr Frank Farnell (1862-1929) . 1108 . Yes . 22 May 2019.
2. Web site: AGY-1819 Board of Fisheries . NSW State Archives & Records . 6 April 2021.
3. News: Appointment Fisheries Board . Government Gazette of the State of New South Wales . 163 . 27 March 1903 . 6 April 2021 . 2452 . Trove.
4. News: Writ of election: Ryde . . 10 . 5 January 1904 . 2021-04-06 . 141 . Trove.