Nominations: Monday, 27 May 1872, Polling: Wednesday, 29 May 1872
Candidate
Votes
Votes %
Lloyd, George Alfred (Re-elected)
692
57.14
Macquarie, Daniel
519
42.86
Formal Votes
1,211
Informal Votes
17
1.38
Total Votes / Turnout
1,228
78.82
Cause Category: Ministerial by-election
Notes: By-election on the formation of the first Parkes ministry.
Source: Maitland Mercury, report of nominations, 28 May 1872, p.3 col.1-4, results 1 June, p.2 col.6 including informal votes and box results. SMH report of nominations 29 May, p.3 col.2-5, results 30 May, p.5 col.1.