1929 Balaclava by-election

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A by-election occurred for the Australian House of Representatives seat of Balaclava on 3 August 1929. This was triggered by the resignation of Nationalist MP and former Speaker William Watt.

The by-election was won by Nationalist candidate Thomas White.

Results

Balaclava by-election, 1929 [1]
PartyCandidateVotes%±%
Nationalist Thomas White 28,65564.1-0.9
Ind. Nationalist Frederick Francis 16,04835.9+35.9
Total formal votes44,70398.3
Informal votes7691.7
Turnout 45,47282.5
Nationalist hold Swing +0.9

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References

  1. "By-Elections 1928-1929". Psephos.