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.
Registered39,550
Turnout16,210 (41.0%)
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11 March 1911
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The North Sydney seat in the House of Representatives | ||||||||||||||||||||||
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| Registered | 39,550 | |||||||||||||||||||||
| Turnout | 16,210 (41.0%) | |||||||||||||||||||||
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The by-election was won by Liberal candidate Granville Ryrie.
Results
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | ±% | |
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| Liberal | Granville Ryrie | 11,687 | 72.48 | +7.32 | |
| Labour | Stephen O'Brien | 4,437 | 27.52 | â6.06 | |
| Total formal votes | 16,124 | 99.47 | +0.74 | ||
| Informal votes | 86 | 0.53 | â0.74 | ||
| Registered electors | 39,550 | ||||
| Turnout | 16,210 | 40.99 | â20.51 | ||
| Liberal hold | Swing | +7.32 | |||