Nominations: Monday, 13 June 1859, Polling: Tuesday, 14 June 1859
Candidate
Votes
Votes %
Hannell, James
288
48.24
Hodgson, Arthur (Re-elected)
309
51.76
Formal Votes
597
Informal Votes
0
0.00
Total Votes / Turnout
597
68.86
Persons Voting / Turnout
597
68.86
Notes: Arthur Hodgson was sitting MP for Clarence and Darling Downs.
Source: SMH, report of nominations 15 June 1859, p.5 col.1-3, results 15 June 1859, p.4 col. 6, with details by ward published 16 June p.5 col.5, and speeches at declaration of poll, 17 June, p.3 col.2. Maitland Mercury reported nominations, 14 June p.2 col.4-6, continued in 'supplement' page 16 June, results same day p.2 col.1-2.