Dalley by-election, 1953

A by-election was held for the Australian House of Representatives seat of Dalley on 9 May 1953. This was triggered by the death of Labor MP and former Speaker Sol Rosevear.

The by-election was won by Labor candidate Arthur Greenup.

Results

Dalley by-election, 1953[1]
Party Candidate Votes % ±
Labor Arthur Greenup 23,812 70.5 +3.4
Independent William Cole 8,285 24.5 +24.5
Independent John Sheean 1,667 4.9 +4.9
Total formal votes 33,764 95.4
Informal votes 1,618 4.6
Turnout 35,382 93.8
Two-party-preferred result
Labor Arthur Greenup 75.0 +7.9
Independent William Cole 25.0 +25.0
Labor hold Swing +7.9

References

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