1911 Batman by-election

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.

1911 Batman by-election

8 February 1911

The Batman seat in the House of Representatives
Registered31,729
Turnout16,666 (52.5%)
  First party Second party
 
Candidate Frank Brennan Frederick O'Neill
Party Labour Commonwealth Liberal
Popular vote 9,385 6,932
Percentage 57.5% 42.5%
Swing 6.1 6.1

MP before election

Henry Beard
Labour

Elected MP

Frank Brennan
Labour

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

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