Nominations: Wednesday, 5 July 1865, Polling: Friday, 7 July 1865
Candidate
Votes
Votes %
Eagar, Geoffrey (Elected)
1,314
53.76
Love, William
1,130
46.24
Formal Votes
2,444
Informal Votes
0
0.00
Total Votes / Turnout
2,444
31.26
Cause Category: Resignation - Other
Notes: Caused by the resignation of JB Darvall. The ADB entry for Darvall indicates he sailed for England the week after resigning from Parliament, where he spent the rest of his life.
Source: SMH report of nominations, 6 July 1865, pp.4-5, results 8 July, p.6 col.2 including box results.