A by-election for the seat of Cessnock in the New South Wales Legislative Assembly was held on 8 October 1949. The by-election was triggered by the resignation of Jack Baddeley () to accept the position of Chairman of the State Coal Mine Authority.
A by-election for the seat of Redfern was held on the same day.
Dates Date Event 8 September 1949 Jack Baddeley resigned. 14 September 1949 Writ of election issued by the Speaker of the Legislative Assembly. 20 September 1949 Close of nominations 8 October 1949 Polling day 8 November 1949 Return of writ
Results
Jack Baddeley () resigned to accept the position of Chairman of the State Coal Mine Authority.
See also Electoral results for the district of Cessnock List of New South Wales state by-elections
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