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1911 North Sydney by-election

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A by-election was held for the Australian House of Representatives seat of North Sydney on 11 March 1911. This was triggered by the death of Liberal MP George Edwards.

The by-election was won by Liberal candidate Granville Ryrie.

Results

North Sydney by-election, 1911[1]
Party Candidate Votes % ±%
Liberal Granville Ryrie 11,687 72.5 +7.3
Labour Stephen O'Brien 4,437 27.5 −6.1
Total formal votes 16,124 99.5
Informal votes 86 0.5
Turnout 16,210 41.0
Liberal hold Swing +6.7

References

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