1969 Lake Macquarie state by-election explained

A by-election was held for the New South Wales Legislative Assembly seat of Lake Macquarie on 19 April 1969. It was triggered by the death of Jim Simpson .[1]

Dates

DateEvent
10 December 1968Death of Jim Simpson.
10 March 1969Writ of election issued by the Speaker of the Legislative Assembly.[2]
24 March 1969Day of nomination
19 April 1969Polling day
2 May 1969Return of writ

Results

Jim Simpson died.

See also

Notes and References

  1. Mr James Brunton Simpson (1905-1968) . 1658 . Yes . 30 April 2019.
  2. News: Writ of election: Lake Macquarie . . 30 . 10 March 1969 . 23 October 2019 . 907 . Trove.