New South Wales state election, 1907

New South Wales state election, 1907

10 September 1907

All 90 seats in the New South Wales Legislative Assembly 46 Assembly seats were needed for a majority   First party Second party   Leader Sir Joseph Carruthers James McGowen Party Liberal Reform Labor Electoral League Leader since 18 September 1902 August 1894 Leader's seat St George Redfern Last election 45 seats 25 seats Seats won 45 seats 32 seats Seat change 0 7 Percentage 45.91 33.31% Swing 1.33 10.01

Legislative Assembly after the election

Premier before election Sir Joseph Carruthers Liberal Reform Elected Premier Sir Joseph Carruthers Liberal Reform

The 1907 New South Wales state election was held on 10 September 1907 for all of the 90 seats in the 21st New South Wales Legislative Assembly and it was conducted in single-member constituencies with a first past the post voting system. Both adult males and females were entitled to vote, but not Indigenous people. The 20th parliament of New South Wales was dissolved on 19 August 1907 by the Governor, Sir Harry Rawson, on the advice of the Premier, Sir Joseph Carruthers.

Key dates

Date	Event
19 August 1907	The Legislative Assembly was dissolved, and writs were issued by the Governor to proceed with an election.
30 August 1907	Nominations for candidates for the election closed at noon.
10 September 1907	Polling day.
2 October 1907	Opening of 21st Parliament.

Results

New South Wales state election, 10 September 1907 Legislative Assembly << 1904 — 1910 >>
Enrolled voters		745,900
Votes cast		458,408		Turnout	66.72	+7.41
Informal votes		13,543		Informal	2.87	+1.88
Summary of votes by party
Party		Primary votes	%	Swing	Seats	Change
	Liberal Reform	210,456	45.91	+1.33	45	0
	Labour	152,704	33.31	+10.01	32	+7
	Independent	46,551	10.15	+3.69	4	+2
	Independent Liberal	26,192	5.71	+0.37	4	+2
	Former Progressive	21,759	4.75	−14.23	5	−11
	Socialist	746	0.16	+0.10	0	0
Total		458,408			90

References

• "Former members of the New South Wales Parliament, 1856-2006". New South Wales Parliament. Retrieved 2012-07-08.
• Antony Green. "NSW Elections Analysis". New South Wales Parliament. Retrieved 2012-07-08.

See also

• Candidates of the New South Wales state election, 1907
• Members of the New South Wales Legislative Assembly, 1907–1910