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The Richmond - 1898 (Roll: 1,726) Retained by National Federal Nominations: Monday, 18 July 1898 Candidate Party Votes Votes % Pyers, Robert (Re-elected) National Federal 665 79.17 Willard, John Ind Free Trade 175 20.83 Formal Votes 840 Informal Votes 10 1.18 Total Votes / Turnout 850 49.25 Notes: All sources listed Willard as a non-selected Ministerial candidate. Source: Richmond River Express, 5 August 1898, p.7 col.6, published declaration by Returning Officer. Same totals in SMH 29 July 1898, p.6 col.3.