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Ashfield - 1898 (Roll: 2,937) National Federal gain from Free Trade Nominations: Thursday, 21 July 1898 Candidate Party Votes Votes % Bavister, Thomas (Defeated) Free Trade 961 49.87 Wise, Bernhard Ringrose (Elected) National Federal 966 50.13 Formal Votes 1,927 Informal Votes 7 0.36 Total Votes / Turnout 1,934 65.85 Source: SMH 29 July 1898, p.8 col.3, published declaration by returning officer.