1931 Clarence state by-election

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A by-election was held for the New South Wales Legislative Assembly electorate of Clarence on 7 March 1931 following the death of Alfred Pollack (Country).[1] There were three candidates endorsed by the Country Party

Results[edit]

1931 Clarence by-election
Saturday 7 March [2]
Party Candidate Votes % ±%
Country Alfred Henry 5,594 44.99
Country William Robinson 3,308 26.60
Independent Country John Flaherty 1,196 9.62
Country Joseph Reid 1,072 8.62
Independent Country Frederick Sargant 814 6.55
Communist William Laidlaw 330 2.65
Independent Edward Wesala 81 0.65
Independent Country Stanley Jones 40 0.32
Total formal votes 12,435 96.65
Informal votes 431 3.35
Turnout 12,866 95.16 [a]
After distribution of preferences
Country Alfred Henry 6,536 52.56
Country William Robinson 3,910 31.44
Independent Country John Flaherty 1,989 16.00
Country hold Swing N/A

See also[edit]

Notes[edit]

  1. ^ Estimate based on a roll of 13,521 at the 1930 election.[3]

References[edit]

  1. ^ "Mr Alfred John Pollack (1878–1931)". Former members of the Parliament of New South Wales. Retrieved 13 May 2019.
  2. ^ Green, Antony. "1931 results Clarence". New South Wales Election Results 1856-2007. Parliament of New South Wales. Retrieved 3 October 2019.
  3. ^ Green, Antony. "1930 Clarence". New South Wales Election Results 1856-2007. Parliament of New South Wales. Retrieved 3 May 2020.
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