A by-election was held for the New South Wales Legislative Assembly electorate of Cowra on 2 April 1896 because of the death of Denis Donnelly (). Dates Result The by-election was caused by the death of Denis Donnelly (). See also Electoral results for the district of Cowra List of New South Wales state by-elections References 1896 elections in Australia New South Wales state by-elections 1890s in New South Wales