A
by-election was held for the
Australian House of Representatives seat of
Wakefield on 28 August 1909. This was triggered by the death of the
Speaker of the House
The speaker of a deliberative assembly, especially a legislative body, is its presiding officer, or the chair. The title was first used in 1377 in England.
Usage
The title was first recorded in 1377 to describe the role of Thomas de Hungerf ...
,
Sir Frederick Holder.
The by-election was won by
Liberal candidate
Richard Foster.
Results
References
{{Aus by-elections 3rd parl
1909 elections in Australia
South Australian federal by-elections