A by-election was held in the state electoral district of Manly on 15 September 1945. The by-election was triggered by the death of Alfred Reid ( turned ).
Dates Date Event 5 August 1945 Alfred Reid died 21 August 1945 Writ of election issued by the Speaker of the Legislative Assembly 31 August 1945 Nominations 15 September 1945 Polling day 29 September 1945 Return of writ
Candidates Douglas Darby () was the founder of the British Orphans' Adoption Society, a member of the United Nations Relief and Rehabilitation Association James Dunn (Soldiers' party) was the former Labor candidate for Manly, but was defeated for pre-selection by Hanson-Norman Aubrey Hanson-Norman () was a former mayor of Manly
Result
Alfred Reid ( turned ) died.
See also Electoral results for the district of Manly List of New South Wales state by-elections
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