1949 Redfern state by-election

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A by-election was held for the New South Wales Legislative Assembly electorate of Redfern on 8 October 1949 because of the death of George Noble (Labor).[1]

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

DateEvent
9 July 1949 George Noble died.[1]
12 September 1949 Writ of election issued by the Speaker of the Legislative Assembly.[2]
19 September 1949 Close of nominations
8 October 1949 Polling day
1 November 1949 Return of writ

Result

1949 Redfern by-election
Saturday 12 March[3]
Party Candidate Votes % ±%
Labor Kevin Dwyer 10,495 91.2
Communist Mervyn Pidcock 1,366 8.8
Total formal votes 15,440 94.8
Informal votes 854 5.2
Turnout 16,294 77.9
Labor hold Swing

Aftermath

See also

References

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