A by-election was held for the New South Wales Legislative Assembly electorate of Corowa on 9 November 1946 because of the resignation of Christopher Lethbridge, to contest the federal seat of Riverina at the 1946 election as a Liberal candidate, however he was unsuccessful.[1] Lethbridge then nominated as a candidate to regain the seat.
The by-elections for Albury, Auburn and Ashfield were held on the same day.
| Date | Event | |
|---|---|---|
| 16 August 1946 | Christopher Lethbridge resigned.[2] | |
| 28 September 1946 | Federal election | |
| 15 October 1946 | Writ of election issued by the Speaker of the Legislative Assembly and close of electoral rolls.[3] | |
| 21 October 1946 | Nominations | |
| 9 November 1946 | Polling day, between the hours of 8 am and 8 pm | |
| 27 November 1946 | Return of writ |