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Candidates of the Queensland state election, 1960

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This is a list of candidates who stood for the 1960 Queensland state election. The election was held on 28 May 1960.

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By-elections

  • On 31 May 1958, Jack Duggan (Labor) was elected to succeed Leslie Wood (Labor), who had died on 29 March 1958, as the member for North Toowoomba.
  • On 6 June 1959, Carlisle Wordsworth (Country) was elected to succeed Robert Watson (Country), who had died on 26 March 1959, as the member for Mulgrave. However, he himself died on 7 May 1960.

    • Country

  • Carlisle Wordsworth (Mulgrave) - died before the election.
  • James Heading (Marodian)

    • Liberal

  • Peter Connolly (Kurilpa)

    • Labor

  • George Keyatta (Townsville)

    • QLP

  • Arthur Jones (Charters Towers)
  • William Power (Baroona)

    • Candidates

    Sitting members at the time of the election are shown in bold text.

    References

    Candidates of the Queensland state election, 1960 Wikipedia
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