1954 Phillip state by-election

A by-election was held for the New South Wales Legislative Assembly electorate of Phillip on 14 August 1954 because of the death of Tom Shannon ().

Dates

Candidates

• Wal Campbell () was the proprietor and editor of The Rock, an anti-catholic paper. He stated that his policies would be similar to Labor, however he was opposed to sectarianism in the party. This was the only time he was a candidate for the Legislative Assembly.
• Pat Hills () was a toolmaker, engineer and the Lord Mayor of Sydney.

Result

<includeonly> Tom Shannon () died.</includeonly>

See also

• Electoral results for the district of Phillip
• List of New South Wales state by-elections

References