Nominations: Thursday, 4 April 1901, Polling: Wednesday, 17 April 1901
No absolute majority for winning candidate
Candidate
Party
Votes
Votes %
McGrath, John Joseph
Independent
528
33.10
McLaurin, Gordon Ranald (Elected)
Protectionist
745
46.71
Miller, John James
Independent
322
20.19
Formal Votes
1,595
Informal Votes
0
0.00
Total Votes / Turnout
1,595
0.00
Cause Category: Resignation - Federal contest
Notes: Caused by the resignation of Premier Sir William Lyne to contest the first federal election in March 1901. Lyne had served as both Premier and as a Minister in the Barton Ministry since the inauguration of the Commonwealth at the start of 1901. He was elected MHR for the federal seat of Hume.
Source: SMH 23 April 1901, p.5 col.7, reported declaration of poll. Same totals in the Albury Banner, 26 April 1901, p.19 col.2 including booth results.