1960 Temora state by-election explained

A by-election was held for the New South Wales Legislative Assembly seat of Temora on Saturday 8 October 1960 and was triggered by the death of Doug Dickson,[1] who had been Deputy Leader of the party until 1958.

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

Dates

Date Event
27 July 1960Doug Dickson died.
12 September 1960Writ of election issued by the Speaker of the Legislative Assembly.[2]
19 September 1960Nominations
8 October 1960Polling day
28 October 1960Return of writ

Result

Doug Dickson died.

See also

Notes and References

  1. Mr Samuel Douglas Dickson (1894-1960) . 1553 . Yes . 11 May 2019.
  2. News: Writ of election: Temora . . 108 . 12 September 1960 . 2021-03-22 . 2925 . Trove.