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1946 Goulburn state by-election

A by-election was held for the New South Wales Legislative Assembly electorate of Goulburn on 1 June 1946 because of the resignation of Jack Tully () to be appointed Agent-General for New South Wales in London.

Dates

Candidates

  • Ray Bladwell, the Country Party candidate, was a local grazier and wool broker. This was his first election campaign and he would unsuccessfully stand for Goulburn in 1947, 1956 and 1959.
  • Dick Hollis, the Liberal party candidate, was the Mayor of Goulburn and nephew of the former member Dr Leslie Hollis.
  • Laurie Tully, the Labor Party candidate, a son of the former member, was educated at St Patrick's College, Goulburn, former public servant, and barrister.

Results

<includeonly> Jack Tully () resigned to be appointed Agent-General for New South Wales in London.</includeonly>

See also

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