1961 Paddington-Waverley state by-election

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A by-election was held in the New South Wales state electoral district of Paddington-Waverley on 25 February 1961.[1] The by-election was triggered by the death of William Ferguson (Labor).[2]

Dates

Date Event
29 January 1961 William Ferguson died.[2]
6 February 1961 Writ of election issued by the Speaker of the Legislative Assembly.[3]
10 February 1961 Nominations
25 February 1961 Polling day
24 March 1961 Return of writ

Result

1961 Paddington−Waverley by-election
Saturday 25 February [1]
Party Candidate Votes % ±%
Labor NSW Keith Anderson 12,972 91.36
Communist Edward Maher 1,227 8.64
Total formal votes 14,199 93.946
Informal votes 912 6.04
Turnout 15,111 69.01
Template:Australian politics/name/Labor NSW hold Swing

See also

References

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