1945 Manly state by-election

A by-election was held in the state electoral district of Manly on 15 September 1945. The by-election was triggered by the death of Alfred Reid ( turned ).

Candidates

 * Douglas Darby was the founder of the British Orphans' Adoption Society, a member of the United Nations Relief and Rehabilitation Association
 * James Dunn (Soldiers' party) was the former Labor candidate for Manly, but was defeated for pre-selection by Hanson-Norman
 * Aubrey Hanson-Norman was a former mayor of Manly

Result
Alfred Reid ( turned ) died.