1937 Woollahra state by-election explained

A by-election was held for the New South Wales Legislative Assembly electorate of Woollahra on 26 June 1937 because of the death of Sir Daniel Levy .[1]

Dates

Date Event
20 May 1937Sir Daniel Levy died.
2 June 1937Writ of election issued by the Speaker of the Legislative Assembly.[2]
14 June 1937Nominations
26 June 1937Polling day
9 July 1937Return of writ

Result

The by-election was caused by the death of Sir Daniel Levy .

Aftermath

Harold Mason did not serve long, retiring at the general election on 26 March 1938.[3]

See also

Notes and References

  1. Sir Daniel Levy (1872–1937) . 1249 . Yes . 21 May 2019.
  2. News: Writ of election: Woollahra . . 78 . 2 June 1937 . 2021-03-28 . 2125 . Trove.
  3. Mr Harold Harvey Mason (1890-1949) . 1496 . Yes . 13 May 2019.