A by-election was held for the New South Wales Legislative Assembly electorate of Leichhardt on 9 July 1954 because of the death of Claude Matthews () who committed suicide while still in office. He had been receiving treatment for a "nervous condition" for 18 months.
Dates Date Event 9 January 1954 Claude Matthews died. 23 February 1954 Writ of election issued by the Speaker of the Legislative Assembly. 3 March 1954 Day of nomination 20 March 1954 Polling day 5 April 1954 Return of writ
Result
Preferences were not distributed.Claude Matthews () died.
See also Electoral results for the district of Leichhardt (New South Wales) List of New South Wales state by-elections
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