Central Cumberland - 1872 (Roll: 2,294) - 2 to be elected
Nominations: Monday, 19 February 1872, Polling: Thursday, 22 February 1872
Candidate
Votes
Votes %
Lackey, John (Re-elected 1)
762
42.15
Hurley, John (Elected 2)
573
31.69
Zions, Henry
431
23.84
Birmingham, ?
34
1.88
Barber, Samuel
8
0.44
Formal Votes
1,808
Informal Votes
0
0.00
Total Votes / Estimated Turnout
1,808
39.41
Notes: Sitting MP Edward Flood did not willingly contest the 1872, though he was nominated for Newtown without his consent.
Source: Report of nominations, SMH 20 February 1872, p.6 col.3-5, with results from SMH 23 February, p.5 col.1, including booths. No total of persons voting available in Statistical Register.