A by-election was held for the New South Wales Legislative Assembly electorate of Goulburn on 1 June 1946 because of the resignation of Jack Tully () to be appointed Agent-General for New South Wales in London.
Dates Date Event 9 May 1946 Jack Tully resigned. 13 May 1946 Writ of election issued by the Speaker of the Legislative Assembly and close of electoral rolls. 17 May 1946 Nominations 1 June 1946 Polling day 22 June 1946 Return of writ
Candidates Ray Bladwell, the Country Party candidate, was a local grazier and wool broker. This was his first election campaign and he would unsuccessfully stand for Goulburn in 1947, 1956 and 1959. Dick Hollis, the Liberal party candidate, was the Mayor of Goulburn and nephew of the former member Dr Leslie Hollis. Laurie Tully, the Labor Party candidate, a son of the former member, was educated at St Patrick's College, Goulburn, former public servant, and barrister.
Results
Jack Tully () resigned to be appointed Agent-General for New South Wales in London.
See also Electoral results for the district of Goulburn List of New South Wales state by-elections
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