A by-election was held for the New South Wales Legislative Assembly electorate of Vaucluse on 29 August 1936 because of the death of United Australia Party member William Foster. The election was a contest between sons of politicians and both supported the UAP. The pre-selected UAP candidate was Hugh Foster, the son of the former member, while Murray Robson, the son of a long serving NSW UAP politician, William Robson, ran as an independent, having been an active supporter of the UAP, stating in his campaign that "I am a supporter of the UAP and of the Government".
Dates Date Event 21 July 1936 Death of William Foster. 7 August 1936 Writ of election issued by the Speaker of the Legislative Assembly. 14 August 1936 Nominations 29 August 1936 Polling day 11 September 1936 Return of writ
Results
William Foster () died.
See also Electoral results for the district of Vaucluse List of New South Wales state by-elections
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