1915 Clarence state by-election

none October 2019 October 2019 1915 Clarence state by-election New South Wales parliamentary no 1913 New South Wales state election 1913 14 August 1915 1917 New South Wales state election 1917 9,7681913roll 53.15% ( 8.40)1913roll Electoral district of Clarence in theNew South Wales Legislative Assembly William Zuill.jpg 145 130 170 0 3 center William Zuill Ind. Liberal independent liberal reform 2,904 56.69% 56.69 F&S George Morrison Farmers and Settlers farmers and settlers nsw 2,212 43.18% 43.18 MP John McFarlane Liberal Reform William Zuill Independent Liberal The 1915 Clarence state by-election was held on 14 August 1915 to elect the member for Clarence in the New South Wales Legislative Assembly, following the death of Liberal Reform Party MP John McFarlane.Clarence By-Election https://trove.nla.gov.au/newspaper/article/263758485 Australian Town and Country Journal 27 January 2025 45 18 August 1915Clarence By -Election https://trove.nla.gov.au/newspaper/article/233809238 Macleay Argus 27 January 2025 10 20 August 1915 The seat was expected to be retained for Liberal Reform by its candidate, Thomas Henry, but he withdrew during the campaign because he held an office of profit under the Crown.ELECTION NOTES https://trove.nla.gov.au/newspaper/article/194806555 Daily Examiner 27 January 2025 4 28 July 1915DR. HENRY WITHDRAWS https://trove.nla.gov.au/newspaper/article/233964133 Casino and Kyogle Courier and North Coast Advertiser 27 January 2025 5 7 August 1915 William Zuill, who ran as an Independent Liberal, won the seat with 56.7% of the vote, defeating Farmers and Settlers candidate George Morrison.THE CLARENCE BY-ELECTION https://trove.nla.gov.au/newspaper/article/128583899 The Richmond River Express and Casino Kyogle Advertiser 27 January 2025 2 17 August 1915CLARENCE BY-ELECTION https://trove.nla.gov.au/newspaper/article/190237506 Daily Post 27 January 2025 6 17 August 1915 Key events 9 July 1915 − John McFarlane diesDEATH OF MR. JOHN McFARLANE https://trove.nla.gov.au/newspaper/article/194800391 Daily Examiner 27 January 2025 4 10 July 1915John McFarlane https://immigrationplace.com.au/story/john-mcfarlane/ Immigration Place 27 January 2025 https://web.archive.org/web/20221106030612/https://immigrationplace.com.au/story/john-mcfarlane/ 6 November 2022 22 July 1915 − Writ of election issued by the Speaker of the Legislative Assembly 29 July 1915 − Candidate nominationsCLARENCE BY-ELECTION https://trove.nla.gov.au/newspaper/article/15576376 Sydney Morning Herald 27 January 2025 12 23 July 1915THE NOMINATIONS https://trove.nla.gov.au/newspaper/article/72084930 Northern Star 27 January 2025 4 30 July 1915 4 August 1915 − Thomas Henry withdraws as candidateDR. HENRY WITHDRAWS https://trove.nla.gov.au/newspaper/article/72085625 Northern Star 27 January 2025 4 5 August 1915CLARENCE BY-ELECTION https://trove.nla.gov.au/newspaper/article/20023727 The Brisbane Courier 27 January 2025 6 5 August 1915 14 August 1915 − Polling day (8am to 7pm)THE CLARENCE BY-ELECTION https://trove.nla.gov.au/newspaper/article/235450716 The Grafton Argus and Clarence River General Advertiser 27 January 2025 2 9 August 1915The Clarence By-Election https://trove.nla.gov.au/newspaper/article/235458365 The Grafton Argus and Clarence River General Advertiser 27 January 2025 2 13 August 1915 26 August 1915 − Return of writWRIT OF ELECTION https://trove.nla.gov.au/newspaper/article/229421502 Government Gazette of the State of New South Wales 27 January 2025 4303 22 July 1915CLARENCE BY-ELECTION https://trove.nla.gov.au/newspaper/article/238925437 The Daily Telegraph 27 January 2025 9 23 July 1915 Candidates Party Candidate Background   independent liberal reform"Zuill" Although he was a member of the Farmers and Settlers Association, William Zuill contested the election as an independent liberal reform.MR. W. A. ZUILL https://trove.nla.gov.au/newspaper/article/194809067 Daily Examiner 27 January 2025 2 19 July 1915 Mr. W. A. Zuill announces in this morning's issue his determination to contest the Clarence as an Independent Liberal.CLARENCE BY-ELECTION https://trove.nla.gov.au/newspaper/article/15605468 Sydney Morning Herald 27 January 2025 6 August 1915 Mr. W. A. Zuill, one of the candidates for the Clarence, announces himself as an Independent Liberal.FARMER'S SEAT https://trove.nla.gov.au/newspaper/article/238930462 The Daily Telegraph 27 January 2025 7 11 August 1915Mr William Arthur ZUILL (1867 - 1942) https://www.parliament.nsw.gov.au/members/Pages/member-details.aspx?pk=1182 Parliament of New South Wales 27 January 2025 https://web.archive.org/web/20250127131539/https://www.parliament.nsw.gov.au/members/Pages/member-details.aspx?pk=1182 27 January 2025 Stood as an Independent Liberal; later joined the Nationalist Party. William Zuill AuctioneerCLARENCE BY-ELECTION https://trove.nla.gov.au/newspaper/article/235204780 The Corowa Free Press 27 January 2025 2 3 August 1915 Nominations as follows were received on Thursday for the Clarence by-election: − Thomas James Henry, Medical Practitioner; George Morrison, farmer, Goodwood Island; William Arthur Zuill auctioneer, Grafton. Dr. Henry is the Liberal nominee, and the other candidates are members of the local farmers' and settlers' associations; The Progressive party has not officially endorsed a candidate.MR. ZUILL A CANDIDATE https://trove.nla.gov.au/newspaper/article/235456985 The Grafton Argus and Clarence River General Advertiser 27 January 2025 2 19 July 1915   Farmers and Settlers NSW George Morrison Farmer   liberal reform Thomas Henry Medical practitioner Three other candidates mentioned in newspaper reports − Hugh McKinnon, W. R. Baker (unaligned) and T. M. Lobban (Liberal-affiliated) − withdrew prior to the close of candidate nominations and did not appear on the ballot.CANDIDATES ANNOUNCED https://trove.nla.gov.au/newspaper/article/72083198 Northern Star 27 January 2025 5 19 July 1915THE CLARENCE BY-ELECTION https://trove.nla.gov.au/newspaper/article/116682187 The Farmer and Settler 27 January 2025 4 27 July 1915 Farmers and Settlers At the time of the by-election, the Farmers and Settlers Association was in the process of establishing the Progressive Party.FARMERS' PROGRESSIVE PARTY https://trove.nla.gov.au/newspaper/article/45371039 Barrier Miner 27 January 2025 1 16 July 1915 George Morrison attempted to receive an official endorsement from the Association, but it chose not to support any candidate.THE MAN FOR THE CLARENCE https://trove.nla.gov.au/newspaper/article/235452039 The Grafton Argus and Clarence River General Advertiser 27 January 2025 2 6 August 1915 He was still recognised as a Farmers and Settlers candidate and publicly advertised himself as "the farmers' candidate", but was not endorsed by the Progressive Party (although some sources did label him as a Progressive candidate).SEVERAL CANDIDATES ANNOUNCED https://trove.nla.gov.au/newspaper/article/20048934 The Brisbane Courier 27 January 2025 6 19 July 1915 Mr. G. Morrison, of Chatsworth, who belongs to the Progressive Party, as outlined at Farmers and Settlers' Conference last weekDR. HENRY'S CANDIDATURE https://trove.nla.gov.au/newspaper/article/194801856 Daily Examiner 27 January 2025 2 26 July 1915 The District Council of the Farmers and Settlers' Association held a meeting at Maclean on Saturday. The proceedings were held in camera, but we understand it was decided to support Mr. Morrison's candidature, and that he be strongly urged to go to the poll. Labor The Labor Party, which had 27.8% of the vote in Clarence at the 1913 state election, did not contest the seat, although it publicly expressed interest in nominating a candidate.THREE CANDIDATES https://trove.nla.gov.au/newspaper/article/127151091 The Maitland Weekly Mercury 27 January 2025 5 7 August 1915 Results [[1915 Clarence state by-election|1915 Clarence state by-election]]Green Antony Clarence - By-election 1913 https://www.parliament.nsw.gov.au/electionresults18562007/1913/Clarence_1.htm Parliament of New South Wales 27 January 2025 https://web.archive.org/web/20250121153502/https://www.parliament.nsw.gov.au/electionresults18562007/1913/Clarence_1.htm 21 January 2025THE CLARENCE BY-ELECTION https://trove.nla.gov.au/newspaper/article/72087530 Northern Star 27 January 2025 4 17 August 1915 William Zuill independent liberal reform 2,904 56.69 +56.69 George Morrison Farmers and Settlers NSW 2,212 43.18 +43.18 Thomas Henry (withdrawn) Liberal Reform 7 0.14 −72.06 5,123 98.67 +2.11 69 1.33 -2.11 5,192 53.151913roll Estimate based on a roll of 9,768 at the 1913 election.Green Antony Clarence - 1913 https://www.parliament.nsw.gov.au/electionresults18562007/1913/Clarence.htm Parliament of New South Wales 27 January 2025 https://web.archive.org/web/20250121153026/https://www.parliament.nsw.gov.au/electionresults18562007/1913/Clarence.htm 21 January 2025 -8.40 independent liberal reform liberal reform N/A See also Electoral results for the district of Clarence List of New South Wales state by-elections Notes References expanded Category:1915 elections in Australia Category:New South Wales state by-elections