London, June 29.
The by-election at Ilford, caused by the retirement of the Conservative member, Sir George Hamilton, has resulted in another victory for the Conservative Party with the return of Mr. Geoffrey Hutchinson, who defeated his opponent, Mr. Percy Astins, Labour, by 9,319 votes.
Polling figures were:—
Mr. Geoffrey Hutchinson (U.) 25,593 Mr. Percy Astins (L.) 16214 Result at the General Election:—
Sir George Hamilton (U.) 43208 Mr. Percy Astins (L.) 25241 Reuter.
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