1929 Balaclava by-election

3 August 1929

First party Second party   Candidate Thomas White Frederick Francis Party Nationalist Independent Nationalist Popular vote 28,655 16,048 Percentage 64.1% 35.9% Swing 0.9pp 35.9pp

MP before election William Watt Nationalist Elected MP Thomas White Nationalist

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.