1911 Batman by-election
Australian federal 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.
Registered31,729
Turnout16,666 (52.5%)
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8 February 1911
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| Registered | 31,729 | |||||||||||||||||||||
| Turnout | 16,666 (52.5%) | |||||||||||||||||||||
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The by-election was won by Labour candidate Frank Brennan.
Results
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | ±% | |
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| Labour | Frank Brennan | 9,385 | 57.52 | â6.09 | |
| Liberal | Frederick O'Neill | 6,932 | 42.48 | +6.09 | |
| Total formal votes | 16,317 | 97.86 | â0.63 | ||
| Informal votes | 356 | 2.14 | +0.63 | ||
| Registered electors | 31,729 | ||||
| Turnout | 16,673 | 52.55 | â16.34 | ||
| Labour hold | Swing | â6.09 | |||