1960 Temora state by-election

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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 (Country),[1][2] 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 1960 Doug Dickson died.[2]
12 September 1960 Writ of election issued by the Speaker of the Legislative Assembly.[3]
19 September 1960 Nominations
8 October 1960 Polling day
28 October 1960 Return of writ

Result

1960 Temora by-election
Saturday 8 October [1]
Party Candidate Votes % ±%
Country NSW Jim Taylor 8,210 58.9
Labor NSW Lyle Hoad 5,737 41.1
Total formal votes 13,947 98.4
Informal votes 89 0.6
Turnout 14,036 88.3
Template:Australian politics/name/Country NSW hold Swing N/A

See also

References

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