A by-election for the seat of Rylstone in the New South Wales Legislative Assembly was held on 14 October 1895 because the Committee of Elections and Qualifications declared that the election of John Fitzpatrick at the election for Rylstone in July, with a margin of 6 votes, was void because of gross negligence by the returning officer by not initialing 266 ballot papers (19.6%).
Dates Date Event 24 July 1895 Rylstone election. 3 September 1895 William Wall filed a petition against the election. 18 September 1895 Rylstone election declared void. 24 September 1895 Writ of election issued by the Speaker of the Legislative Assembly. 3 October 1895 Nominations 14 October 1895 Polling day 31 October 1895 Return of writ
Result
The election for Rylstone in July was declared void.
See also Electoral results for the district of Rylstone List of New South Wales state by-elections
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