1945 Fremantle by-election
The 1945 Fremantle by-election was held in the Australian federal electorate of Fremantle in Western Australia on 18 August 1945. The by-election was triggered by the death of the sitting member, Prime Minister John Curtin, on 5 July 1945.
Results
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | ± | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Labor | Kim Beazley | 34,009 | 57.33 | –9.57 | |
| Liberal | Donald Cleland | 19,880 | 33.51 | +0.41 | |
| Independent | Thomas Hughes | 2,210 | 3.73 | +3.73 | |
| Communist | Paddy Troy | 1,807 | 3.05 | +3.05 | |
| State Liberal | Carlyle Ferguson | 1,273 | 2.15 | +2.15 | |
| Atokist | Louis Phillips | 143 | 0.24 | +0.24 | |
| Total formal votes | 59,322 | 97.10 | –1.12 | ||
| Informal votes | 1,769 | 2.90 | +1.12 | ||
| Turnout | 61,091 | 84.36 | –14.70 | ||
| Labor hold | Swing | ||||
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References
External links
- Election figures (John Curtin Prime Ministerial Library, including polling places breakdown)
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