Nominations: Wednesday, 14 May 1902, Polling: Saturday, 24 May 1902
Candidate
Party
Votes
Votes %
Behan, John
-
13
1.01
Cochrane, Andrew
Ind Labor
370
28.84
Gollan, Thomas
Progressive
25
1.95
McNeill, John (Elected)
Labor Party
875
68.20
Formal Votes
1,283
Informal Votes
19
1.46
Total Votes / Turnout
1,302
0.00
Cause Category: Resignation - Government Job
Notes: Sitting MP and Seamen's Union secretary Samuel Smith was appointed as employees' representative on the new Industrial Arbitration Court. (Rydon, Spann and Nelson)
Source: SMH 25 May 1901, p.3 col.1, published declaration by Returning Officer.