1896 Lachlan colonial by-election
# 1896 Lachlan colonial by-election

A by-election was held for the New South Wales Legislative Assembly electorate of The Lachlan on 2 April 1896 because of the bankruptcy of James Carroll (Protectionist).

## Dates

| Date | Event |
| - | - |
| 3 September 1896 | James Carroll resigned from the Legislative Assembly. |
| 4 September 1896 | James Carroll made bankrupt. |
| 4 September 1896 | Writ of election issued by the Speaker of the Legislative Assembly. |
| 11 September 1896 | Nominations |
| 18 September 1896 | Polling day |
| 2 October 1896 | Return of writ |

## Result

1896 Lachlan by-election Friday 11 September :

| Party | Party | Candidate | Votes | % | ±% |
| - | - | - | - | - | - |
| | Protectionist | James Carroll | unopposed | | |
| | Protectionist hold | Protectionist hold | | | |
