A by-election was held for the New South Wales Legislative Assembly electorate of Wollongong-Kembla on 11 February 1950 because of the resignation of Billy Davies () to successfully contest the federal seat of Cunningham at the 1949 election.
Dates Date Event 28 October 1949 Billy Davies resigned. 10 December 1949 1949 federal election 17 January 1950 Writ of election issued by the Speaker of the Legislative Assembly. 23 January 1950 Nominations 11 February 1950 Polling day 13 March 1950 Return of writ
Result
Billy Davies () resigned to successfully contest the 1949 election for Cunningham.
Aftermath Baden Powell did not serve for long, losing pre-selection for the 1950 state election and retiring from politics.
See also Electoral results for the district of Wollongong-Kembla List of New South Wales state by-elections
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