1929 Balaclava by-election

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]
Party Candidate Votes % ±
Nationalist Thomas White 28,655 64.1 -0.9
Ind. Nationalist Frederick Francis 16,048 35.9 +35.9
Total formal votes 44,703 98.3
Informal votes 769 1.7
Turnout 45,472 82.5
Nationalist hold Swing+0.9
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