1946 Goulburn state by-election
A by-election was held for the New South Wales Legislative Assembly electorate of Goulburn on 1 June 1946 because of the resignation of Labor Party member Jack Tully to be appointed Agent-General for New South Wales in London.Dates
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