72:. He died in office on 16 February 1944, aged 66. After his death, the writ for the by-election was issued on 21 March, with the close of nominations on 3 April. Polling day was on 29 April, with the writ returned on 18 May.
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395:seat of Darling Range
431:10 July 2018 at the
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391:1950 state election
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334:Independent Country
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290:Independent Country
235:Total formal votes
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