A by-election was held for the New South Wales Legislative Assembly electorate of Wollongong-Kembla on 11 February 1950 because of the resignation of Billy Davies () to successfully contest the federal seat of Cunningham at the 1949 election.
<includeonly> Billy Davies () resigned to successfully contest the 1949 election for Cunningham.</includeonly>
Baden Powell did not serve for long, losing pre-selection for the 1950 state election and retiring from politics.