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

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Results

1931 Clarence by-election
Saturday 7 March  [2]
PartyCandidateVotes%±%
Country Alfred Henry 5,59444.99
Country William Robinson3,30826.60
Independent Country John Flaherty1,1969.62
Country Joseph Reid1,0728.62
Independent Country Frederick Sargant8146.55
Communist William Laidlaw3302.65
Independent Edward Wesala810.65
Independent Country Stanley Jones400.32
Total formal votes12,43596.65
Informal votes4313.35
Turnout 12,86695.16  [lower-alpha 1]
After distribution of preferences
Country Alfred Henry 6,53652.56
Country William Robinson3,91031.44
Independent Country John Flaherty1,98916.00
Country hold Swing N/A

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Notes

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

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References

  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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