Candidates of the New South Wales state election, 1904

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

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.

See also

• Members of the New South Wales Legislative Assembly, 1904–1907
• New South Wales state election, 1904

References

• Green, Antony. 1904 Election, New South Wales Parliament