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Members of the New South Wales Legislative Council, 1934–1937

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This is a list of members of the New South Wales Legislative Council from 1934 to 1937. At this time the Council was not directly elected, but was chosen by a joint sitting of the New South Wales Parliament. This replaced a previous system where members had been appointed for life on the advice of the Premier.

1 Labor MLC Daniel Rees died on 19 June 1934. UAP candidate Edward Collins was elected as his replacement on 9 August 1934. 2 UAP MLC Lionel Courtenay resigned on 8 August 1934. UAP candidate Horace Whiddon was elected as his replacement on 27 September 1934. 3 UAP MLC Harold Nicholas resigned on 4 January 1935. UAP candidate Thomas Armstrong was elected as his replacement on 26 February 1935. 4 UAP MLC Edward Collins died on 8 April 1936. UAP candidate Sir Charles Rosenthal was elected as his replacement on 3 June 1936. 5 Labor MLC John Higgins died on 28 July 1936. Labor candidate Edward Grayndler was elected as his replacement on 10 November 1936.

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Members of the New South Wales Legislative Council, 1934–1937 Wikipedia