Nominations: Thursday, 22 May 1884, Polling: Monday, 26 May 1884
Candidate
Votes
Votes %
Christie, William Bede
484
19.46
Hungerford, Thomas
403
16.20
Luscombe, Richard Charles (Elected)
962
38.68
Wallace, George
638
25.65
Formal Votes
2,487
Informal Votes
69
2.70
Total Votes / Turnout
2,556
68.09
Cause Category: Resignation - Other
Notes: Resignation of A A P Tighe
Source: Report of nominations, SMH 24 May 1884, p.9 col.3-5, results from SMH 27 May 1884, p.7 col.5, booth details published 28 May, p.6 col.6. Same totals in Newcastle Herald, 27 May, p.2 col.5.