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Candidates of the New South Wales state election, 1904

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This is a list of candidates for the 1904 New South Wales state election. The election was held on 6 August 1904.

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This election saw a reduction in the number of seats in the Assembly from 125 to 90. As a result, it is not possible to tell the notional holder of a seat prior to the election.

Retiring Members

Note: Orange Liberal MLA Henry Newman died on 1 June. Deniliquin Independent MLA Joseph Evans died on 5 July. Due to the proximity of the election, no by-elections were held.

Progressive

  • Albert Chapman MLA (Braidwood)
  • William Davis MLA (Bourke)
  • James Gormly MLA (Wagga Wagga) — appointed to the Legislative Council
  • James Hayes MLA (Murray)
  • William Hurley MLA (Macquarie) — appointed to the Legislative Council
  • Daniel O'Connor MLA (Sydney-Phillip)
  • Sir John See MLA (Grafton) — appointed to the Legislative Council

    • Liberal

  • Samuel Whiddon MLA (Sydney-Cook)

    • Labor

  • John Power MLA (Sydney-Lang) — lost preselection

    • Independent

  • Frank Byrne MLA (Hay)
  • Thomas Griffith MLA (Albury)
  • Edward Terry MLA (Ryde)

    • Legislative Assembly

    Sitting members are shown in bold text. Successful candidates are highlighted in the relevant colour. Where there is possible confusion, an asterisk (*) is also used.

    References

    Candidates of the New South Wales state election, 1904 Wikipedia
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