1898 Sydney-Fitzroy colonial by-election
Dates
Dates
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| Date | Event |
| --- | --- |
| 6 May 1898 | John McElhone died. |
| 18 May 1898 | [Writ of election](/wiki/Writ_of_election "Writ of election") issued by the [Speaker of the Legislative Assembly](/wiki/Speaker_of_the_New_South_Wales_Legislative_Assembly "Speaker of the New South Wales Legislative Assembly"). |
| 27 May 1898 | Nominations |
| 3 June 1898 | Polling day |
| 10 June 1898 | Return of writ |


What is the event that occurred on 6 May 1898?