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1911 Batman by-election

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A by-election was held for the Australian House of Representatives seat of Batman on 8 February 1911. This was triggered by the death of Labour MP Henry Beard.

The by-election was won by Labour candidate Frank Brennan.

Results

Batman by-election, 1911[1]
Party Candidate Votes % ±%
Labour Frank Brennan 9,385 57.5 −6.1
Liberal Frederick O'Neill 6,932 42.5 +6.1
Total formal votes 16,317 97.9
Informal votes 349 2.1
Turnout 16,666 52.5
Labour hold Swing −6.1

References

  1. ^ "By-Elections 1910-1913". Psephos.