1954 Phillip state by-election explained
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 .[1]
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.[3] 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.[4]
Result
Tom Shannon died.
See also
Notes and References
- Mr Thomas John Shannon (1884-1954) . 1411 . Yes . 2021-03-23.
- News: Writ of election: Phillip . . 107 . 15 July 1954 . 2021-03-23 . 2059 . Trove.
- News: Two contest Phillip by-election . . 23 July 1954 . 23 March 2021 . 5 . Trove.
- Web site: Patrick Darcy Hills . Sydney's Aldermen . City of Sydney . 2021-03-23.