1939_Griffith_by-election

1939 Griffith by-election

1939 Griffith by-election

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A by-election was held for the Australian House of Representatives seat of Griffith on 20 May 1939. This was triggered by the death of Labor Party MP Frank Baker.

Conelan table and supporters for the election
McCowan table and supporters for the election

The election was won by Labor candidate William Conelan by eight votes.

Immediately after Baker's death, there was some speculation that Queensland premier, William Forgan Smith would contest the by-election.[1]

Results

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References

  1. [1]
    "Mr. Baker M.P. - His death mourned". The Canberra Times. 30 March 1939. p. 4. Retrieved 26 December 2012.
  2. [2]
    "By-Elections 1937-1940". Psephos. Archived from the original on 3 August 2008.
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