1916 Drummoyne state by-election explained

A by-election was held for the New South Wales Legislative Assembly seat of Drummoyne on 22 January 1916. It was triggered by the death of sitting George Richards .[1]

Dates

Date Event
3 January 1916Writ of election issued by the Speaker of the Legislative Assembly and close of electoral rolls.[2]
10 January 1916Day of nomination
22 January 1916Polling day
29 January 1916Second ballot
7 February 1916Return of writ

Results

A second ballot was necessary because Alexander Graff failed, by 176 votes, to win an absolute majority. The Sydney Morning Herald attributed the lack of majority to Frank Farnell splitting the Liberal vote.[3]

George Richards died.

See also

Notes and References

  1. Mr George Allen Richards (1865-1915) . 1150 . Yes . 11 May 2019.
  2. News: Writ of election: Drummoyne . . 3 . 3 January 1916 . 13 October 2019 . 43. Trove.
  3. News: Drummoyne seat: split in Liberal vote . . 24 January 1916 . 13 October 2019 . 8 . Trove.