Nominations: Friday, 1 March 1872, Polling: Wednesday, 6 March 1872
Candidate
Votes
Votes %
Byrnes, James
342
32.82
French, James Harris
5
0.48
Tunks, William (Re-elected)
686
65.83
Wardle, W H
9
0.86
Formal Votes
1,042
Informal Votes
0
0.00
Total Votes / Turnout
1,042
49.67
Persons Voting / Turnout
1,044
49.76
Notes: Candidate French is described as a north Willoughby Alderman. No first names are given, but it has been presumed to be local identity James Harris French. Reports referred variously for Wardle and Wardell.
Source: Report of nominations, SMH 2 March 1872, p.5 col.2-4, with results from SMH 9 March, p.7 col.3-4, includes booths. SMH election summary on 25 March, p.5 col.2 reports Tunks winning with 685 votes.