1939 Griffith by-election

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A by-election was held for the Australian House of Representatives seat of Griffith on 20 May 1939. This was triggered by the death of Labor Party MP Frank Baker. The election was won by Labor candidate William Conelan by eight votes. Immediately after Baker's death, there was some speculation that Queensland premier, William Forgan Smith would contest the by-election.

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