1918 Upper Hunter state by-election explained

A by-election was held in the New South Wales state electoral district of Upper Hunter on 8 June 1918. The by-election was triggered by the resignation of Mac Abbott .[1]

Dates

DateEvent
10 May 1918Resignation of Mac Abbott.
14 May 1918Writ of election issued by the Speaker of the Legislative Assembly.[2]
21 May 1918Nominations
8 June 1918Polling day
25 June 1918Return of writ

Results

Mac Abbott resigned.

See also

Notes and References

  1. Mr Macartney Abbott (1877-1960) . 1311 . Yes . 26 April 2019.
  2. News: Writ of election: Upper Hunter . . 60 . 14 May 1918 . 26 November 2019 . 2255 . Trove.