1931 Clarence state by-election
# 1931 Clarence state by-election

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). There were three candidates endorsed by the Country Party

## Results

1931 Clarence by-election Saturday 7 March :

| Party | 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 | Total formal votes | Total formal votes | 12,435 | 96.65 |
| Informal votes | Informal votes | Informal votes | 431 | 3.35 |
| Turnout | Turnout | Turnout | 12,866 | 95.16 |
| 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 | Country hold | Swing | N/A |
