Nominations: Thursday, 7 March 1872, Polling: Friday, 15 March 1872
Candidate
Votes
Votes %
Day, George
468
35.59
McLaurin, James (Elected)
847
64.41
Formal Votes
1,315
Informal Votes
32
2.38
Total Votes / Turnout
1,347
59.52
Persons Voting / Turnout
1,347
59.52
Notes: Sitting MP J T Fallon did not re-contest. Day lodged a petition against McLaurin's victory, but the Elections and Qualifications Committee made the rare finding that the petition was frivolous and vexatious and award costs against Day. (LAVP 1872 Vol A1 p.467)
Source: SMH 27 March 1872, p.7 col.6 including booths.