A by-election was held for the New South Wales Legislative Assembly electorate of Ryde on 14 September 1940 following the resignation of Eric Spooner (), to contest the federal seat of Robertson at the 1940 election, at which he was elected.
Dates Date Event 23 August 1940 Eric Spooner resigned. 30 August 1940 Writ of election issued by the Speaker of the Legislative Assembly. 5 September 1940 Nominations 14 September 1940 Polling day 21 September 1940 Federal election 28 September 1940 Return of writ
Candidates Bert Cowell () was a grocer from Gladesville. William Harrison () was an estate agent from West Ryde and the Mayor of Ryde, the youngest to hold that office. Herbert Mitchell () was a secretary and superintendent of the Central District Ambulance. James Stewart () was a tyre moulder, representing the far-left Hughes-Evans group, which had been removed as the executive in July 1940. Arthur Williams () was an accountant specialising in the auditing of trade unions.
Result
Eric Spooner () resigned to successfully contest the 1940 election for Robertson.
See also Electoral results for the district of Ryde List of New South Wales state by-elections
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