1960 Balaclava by-election

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A by-election was held for the Australian House of Representatives seat of Balaclava on 16 July 1960. This was triggered by the resignation of Liberal MP Percy Joske. A by-election for the seat of Bendigo was held on the same day.

The by-election was won by Liberal candidate Ray Whittorn.

Results[]

Balaclava by-election, 1960[1]
Party Candidate Votes % ±%
Liberal Ray Whittorn 17,859 54.3 -6.8
Labor George Smith 9,519 28.9 +3.6
Democratic Labor John Ryan 4,672 14.2 +2.2
Republican John Murray 865 2.6 +2.6
Total formal votes 32,915 97.9
Informal votes 694 2.1
Turnout 33,609 79.5
Two-party-preferred result
Liberal Ray Whittorn 66.5 -5.0
Labor George Smith 33.5 +5.0
Liberal hold Swing -5.0

References[]

  1. ^ "By-Elections 1958-1961". Psephos.[permanent dead link]
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