Electoral results for the district of Hamilton (New South Wales)

The electoral district of Hamilton was a former single-member constituency of the New South Wales Legislative Assembly. It existed from 1894 to 1904 and again from 1913 to 1920. Located in the Newcastle region, it encompassed the suburb of Hamilton and surrounding areas.

History:

The district was first created as part of the electoral redistribution following the abolition of multi-member constituencies in 1894. It existed for three terms before being abolished in the 1903 redistribution.

Hamilton was recreated in 1913, coinciding with the introduction of proportional representation. Members were elected using the Hare-Clark system. This system allowed for a more proportional distribution of seats across the state, but it was relatively short-lived.

The district was again abolished in 1920 when proportional representation was abandoned in New South Wales and a return to single-member districts was implemented. Its geographical area was then largely absorbed into other surrounding electorates.

Members:

The representatives for the district of Hamilton in the New South Wales Legislative Assembly were:

• 1894-1898: John Bowes (Labor)
• 1898-1901: David Scott (National Federal)
• 1901-1904: John Fegan (Liberal Reform)
• 1913-1917: Arthur Griffith (Labor)
• 1917-1920: Hugh Connell (Labor)

Electoral Performance:

The district showed variable electoral trends, with representatives from Labor, National Federal, and Liberal Reform parties holding the seat at different times. Under proportional representation (1913-1920), Hamilton was typically a Labor-leaning seat, reflecting the industrial nature of the region at the time. The results from the individual elections reflect the prevailing political climate and shifts in voter sentiment during those periods. Specific election results and voting statistics are available in historical records and publications of the New South Wales Electoral Commission and parliamentary archives.