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Sydney-Phillip - 1898 (Roll: 2,466) Retained by National Federal Nominations: Thursday, 21 July 1898 Candidate Party Votes Votes % Copeland, Henry (Re-elected) National Federal 721 57.50 Hodgson, Ralph Ind Free Trade 103 8.21 Hollis, Robert Free Trade 430 34.29 Formal Votes 1,254 Informal Votes 9 0.71 Total Votes / Turnout 1,263 51.22 Notes: The SMH referred to Hodgson as an Independent while the Telegraph called him a Ministerial candidate. Source: SMH 28 July 1898, p.10 col.3, published declaration by Returning Officer.