July 1917 Belfast South by-election

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The 1917 Belfast South by-election was held on 2 July 1917. The by-election was held due to the death of the incumbent Conservative MP, James Chambers. It was won by the Conservative candidate William Arthur Lindsay, who was elected unopposed.

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July 1917 Belfast South by-election [1]
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Irish Unionist William Arthur Lindsay Unopposed
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References

  1. Walker, B.M., ed. (1978). Parliamentary Election Results in Ireland, 1801-1922. Dublin: Royal Irish Academy. ISBN   0901714127.