1915 Clarence state by-election

A by-election was held for the New South Wales Legislative Assembly electorate of Clarence on 14 August 1915 following the death of Liberal Reform Party member John McFarlane.[1] There were two candidates endorsed by the Farmers and Settlers Party.

Dates
Date Event
17 March 1880 Writ of election issued by the Speaker of the Legislative Assembly and close of electoral rolls.[2]
2 April 1880 Nominations
7 April 1880 Polling day, between the hours of 8 am and 6 pm
20 April 1880 Return of writ

Results
1915 Clarence by-election [3]
Party Candidate Votes % ±
Farmers and Settlers William Zuill 2,904 56.69
Farmers and Settlers George Morrison 2,212 43.18
Liberal Reform Thomas Henry 7 0.14
Informal votes 69 1.33
Turnout 5,192
Farmers and Settlers gain from Liberal Reform Swing 
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See also

References
  1. "Mr John McFarlane (1854-1915)". Former Members of the Parliament of New South Wales. Retrieved 11 May 2019.
  2. "Writ of election: Clarence". Government Gazette Of The State Of New South Wales (134). 22 July 1915. p. 4303. Retrieved 8 October 2019 – via National Library of Australia.
  3. Green, Antony. "1915 results Clarence". New South Wales Election Results 1856-2007. Parliament of New South Wales. Retrieved 3 October 2019.
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