Nominations: Tuesday, 28 November 1882, Polling: Thursday, 30 November 1882
Candidate
Votes
Votes %
Fletcher, James (Re-elected 1)
2,121
45.73
Ellis, James Cole (Elected 2)
1,527
32.92
Lloyd, George Alfred (Defeated)
990
21.35
Formal Votes
4,638
Informal Votes
30
0.64
Total Votes / Estimated Turnout
4,668
70.92
Source: Report of nominations, Newcastle Herald, 29 November 1882, pp.2-3, results 1 December, p.2 col.4 including booth results. SMH had a brief report of nominations, 29 November 1882, p.13 col.3, and results SMH 1 December, p.6 col.6 but showing Lloyd on 996. No total of persons voting in Statistical Register.