1949 Concord state by-election explained

A by-election was held for the New South Wales Legislative Assembly electorate of Concord on 12 March 1949 because of the death of Bill Carlton .^[1]

The Cobar by-election was held on the same day.

Dates

Date	Event
30 January 1949	Bill Carlton died.
11 February 1949	Writ of election issued by the Speaker of the Legislative Assembly and close of electoral rolls.^[2]
24 February 1949	Nominations
12 March 1949	Polling day, between the hours of 8 am and 8 pm
24 March 1949	Return of writ

Result

The by-election was caused by the death of Bill Carlton .^[3]

See also

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

Notes and References

1. 1555 . Yes . Mr William Joseph Carlton (1894 - 1949). 7 May 2019.
2. News: Writ of election: Concord . . 21 . 16 February 1949 . 28 August 2020 . 443 . Trove.
3. 1555 . Yes . Mr William Joseph Carlton (1894 - 1949). 7 May 2019.