Nominations: Thursday, 16 December 1869, Polling: Thursday, 23 December 1869
Candidate
Votes
Votes %
Abbott, Robert Palmer
308
33.48
Fraser, Colin Alexander (Elected)
397
43.15
Williamson, James
215
23.37
Formal Votes
920
Informal Votes
0
0.00
Total Votes / Turnout
920
55.66
Persons Voting / Turnout
920
55.66
Notes: Sitting MP Hugh Gordon did not re-contest.
Source: SMH, 27 December 1869, p. 4, col. 6, reported as 'final result'. Correct names sourced from report of nominations in Armidale Express (no date).