1917 Murray state by-election

A by-election was held in the New South Wales state electoral district of Murray on 22 September 1917.[1] The by-election was triggered by the death of Robert Scobie a member of the Nationalist Party.[2]

Dates
Date Event
15 August 1917 Death of Robert Scobie.[2]
24 August 1917 Writ of election issued by the Speaker of the Legislative Assembly and close of electoral rolls.[3]
1 September 1917 Nominations
22 September 1917 Polling day
9 October 1917 Return of writ

Results
1917 Murray by-election [1]
Party Candidate Votes % ±
Nationalist Brian Doe 3,041 58.6 0.0
Labor Richard O'Halloran 2,147 41.4 +1.1
Total formal votes 5,188 100.0 +1.1
Informal votes 0 -1.1
Turnout 5,188 53.6 +1.5
Nationalist hold Swing0.0

See also

References
  1. Green, Antony. "1917 Murray by-election". New South Wales Election Results 1856-2007. Parliament of New South Wales. Retrieved 30 October 2019.
  2. "Mr Robert Scobie (2) (1848-1917)". Former Members of the Parliament of New South Wales. Retrieved 30 October 2019.
  3. "Writ of election: Murray". New South Wales Government Gazette (179). 26 June 1872. p. 1665. Retrieved 30 October 2019 – via National Library of Australia.
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