1945 Manly state by-election
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A by-election was held in the state electoral district of Manly on 15 September 1945. The by-election was triggered by the death of Alfred Reid (Independent Democrat turned Liberal).[1]
| Date | Event |
|---|---|
| 5 August 1945 | Alfred Reid died[1] |
| 21 August 1945 | Writ of election issued by the Speaker of the Legislative Assembly[2] |
| 31 August 1945 | Nominations |
| 15 September 1945 | Polling day |
| 29 September 1945 | Return of writ |
Candidates
- Douglas Darby (Liberal) was the founder of the British Orphans' Adoption Society, a member of the United Nations Relief and Rehabilitation Association
- James Dunn (Soldiers' party) was the former Labor candidate for Manly, but was defeated for pre-selection by Hanson-Norman
- Aubrey Hanson-Norman (Labor) was a former mayor of Manly
