1954 Phillip state by-election

A by-election was held for the New South Wales Legislative Assembly electorate of Phillip on 14 August 1954 because of the death of Tom Shannon ().

Dates Date Event 9 June 1954 Tom Shannon died. 15 July 1954 Writ of election issued by the Speaker of the Legislative Assembly. 22 July 1954 Day of nomination 14 August 1954 Polling day 10 September 1954 Return of writ

Candidates Wal Campbell () was the proprietor and editor of The Rock, an anti-catholic paper. He stated that his policies would be similar to Labor, however he was opposed to sectarianism in the party. This was the only time he was a candidate for the Legislative Assembly. Pat Hills () was a toolmaker, engineer and the Lord Mayor of Sydney.

Result

Tom Shannon () died.

See also Electoral results for the district of Phillip List of New South Wales state by-elections

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