Nominations: Wednesday, 15 June 1859, Polling: Saturday, 18 June 1859
Candidate
Votes
Votes %
Cribb, Robert (Elected)
178
60.75
Tooth, William Butler
115
39.25
Formal Votes
293
Informal Votes
0
0.00
Total Votes / Turnout
293
46.51
Notes: John Innes was nominated and spoke on the husting but later withdrew from the contest.
Source: Moreton Bay Courier, 22 June 1859, p.2 col.3, including booth results. Same totals including booths published North Australian and Ipswich General Advertiser, 28 June, p.3 col.1. Same totals in SMH 27 June 1859, p.3 col.2.