1901 Condoublin state by-election

A by-election was held for the New South Wales Legislative Assembly electorate of Condoublin on 4 November 1901 because the 1901 election for Condoublin was overturned by the Elections and Qualifications Committee due to irregularities in the poll. Patrick Clara had defeated Andrew Stewart by 15 votes however 30 people were prevented from voting at Bulgandramine.[1]

Dates

DateEvent
3 July 1901Poll conducted
28 August 1901Andrew Stewart lodged a petition against the election.[2]
10 October 1901Election of Patrick Clara declared to be void.[1]
11 October 1901Writ of election issued by the Speaker of the Legislative Assembly.[3]
22 October 1901Nominations
4 November 1901Polling day
21 November 1901Return of writ

Result

1901 Condoublin by-election
Monday 4 November [4]
PartyCandidateVotes%±%
LabourPatrick Clara (re-elected)83050.3
IndependentAndrew Stewart82149.7
Total formal votes1,65199.5+0.2
Informal votes90.5-0.2
Turnout1,66059.9 [a]+2.0
Labour hold 

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