| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | ±% | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| United | Vincent Ward | 5,194 | 52.91 | ||
| Reform | James Hargest | 4,623 | 47.09 | ||
| Majority | 571 | 5.82 | |||
| Informal votes | 25 | 0.25 | -0.51 | ||
| Turnout | 9,842 | 79.50 | -13.62 | ||
| Registered electors | 12,380 | ||||
References
- ^ "Invercargill Seat". The Evening Post. Vol. CX, no. 44. 20 August 1930. p. 10. Retrieved 19 October 2013.