Nominations: Wednesday, 21 February 1872, Polling: Monday, 26 February 1872
Candidate
Votes
Votes %
Garrett, Thomas (Elected 1)
925
39.70
Onslow, Arthur Alexander Walton (Re-elected 2)
741
31.80
Roberts, Richard Hutchinson
664
28.50
Formal Votes
2,330
Informal Votes
0
0.00
Total Votes / Estimated Turnout
2,330
45.56
Persons Voting / Turnout
1,608
62.89
Notes: Sitting MP John Morrice did not contest.
Source: Report of nominations, SMH 23 February 1872, pp.2-3, results from SMH 28 February, p.3 col.4-5, includes booth results. SMH election summary, 25 March, p.5 c.1-2 suggests Garrett received 913 votes and Onslow 773, but no other totals are provided.