1975 Lane Cove state by-election explained

A by-election was held for the New South Wales Legislative Assembly electorate of Lane Cove on 8 February 1975 because of the resignation of Attorney General Ken McCaw .[1]

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

Dates

DateEvent
3 January 1975Resignation of Ken McCaw.
7 January 1975Writ of election issued by the Speaker of the Legislative Assembly.[2]
20 January 1975Nominations
8 February 1975Polling day
28 February 1975Return of writ

Results

Ken McCaw resigned.The Labor Party did not contest the election.

See also

Notes and References

  1. Sir Kenneth Malcolm McCaw (1907-1989) . 1687 . Yes . 1 May 2019.
  2. News: Writ of election: Lane Cove . . 87 . 7 July 1930 . 24 October 2019 . 2701 . Trove.