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Members of the Australian House of Representatives, 1958–1961

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This is a list of members of the Australian House of Representatives from 1958 to 1961, as elected at the 1958 federal election.

1 At this time, the members for the Northern Territory and Australian Capital Territory could only vote on matters relating to their respective territories. 2 The Labor member for Hunter, Dr H.V. Evatt, resigned on 10 February 1960; Labor candidate Bert James won the resulting by-election on 9 April. 3 The Liberal member for La Trobe, Richard Casey, resigned on 10 February 1960; Liberal candidate John Jess won the resulting by-election on 9 April. 4 The Liberal member for Balaclava, Percy Joske, resigned on 2 June 1960; Liberal candidate Ray Whittorn won the resulting by-election on 16 July. 5 The Liberal member for Calare, John Howse, resigned on 28 September 1960; Country Party candidate John England won the resulting by-election on 5 November. 6 The Labor member for Bendigo, Percy Clarey, died on 17 May 1960; Labor candidate Noel Beaton won the resulting by-election on 16 July. 7 The Liberal member for Higinbotham, Frank Timson, died on 16 October 1960; Liberal candidate Don Chipp won the resulting by-election on 10 November.

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