A by-election was held for the New South Wales Legislative Assembly electorate of Sydney-Phillip on 9 June 1900 because of the resignation of Henry Copeland () who had accepted the position of Agent-General in London. Daniel O'Connor was previously a member for West Sydney but had joined the Protectionist party for the 1898 Sydney-Pyrmont election.
Dates Date Event 27 March 1900 Henry Copeland resigned. 4 June 1900 Writ of election issued by the Speaker of the Legislative Assembly. 8 June 1900 Nominations 9 June 1900 Polling day 16 June 1900 Return of writ
Result
Henry Copeland () was appointed Agent-General in London.
See also Electoral results for the district of Sydney-Phillip List of New South Wales state by-elections
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