A by-election was held for the New South Wales Legislative Assembly electorate of Petersham on 22 March 1919 because of the resignation of John Cohen () who had accepted an appointment as a Judge of the District Court. H. V. Evatt alleges that this was part of a deal between William Holman and the Liberals that had led to the Nationalist government in 1917.
Dates Date Event 30 January 1919 John Cohen resigned. 5 March 1919 Writ of election issued by the Speaker of the Legislative Assembly. 8 March 1919 Nominations 22 March 1919 Polling day 5 April 1919 Return of writ
Result
The by-election was caused by resignation of John Cohen () who had accepted an appointment as a Judge of the District Court.
See also Electoral results for the district of Petersham List of New South Wales state by-elections
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