A by-election was held for the New South Wales Legislative Assembly electorate of Cobar on 12 March 1949 because of the death of Mat Davidson (). Dates Result The by-election was caused by the death of Mat Davidson (). See also Electoral results for the district of Cobar List of New South Wales state by-elections References 1949 elections in Australia New South Wales state by-elections 1940s in New South Wales March 1949 events in Australia