Nominations: Tuesday, 22 December 1874, Polling: Monday, 11 January 1875
Candidate
Votes
Votes %
Buchanan, David (Re-elected)
1,446
89.81
Sweeney, J P
164
10.19
Formal Votes
1,610
Informal Votes
30
1.83
Total Votes / Turnout
1,640
8.20
Persons Voting / Turnout
1,640
8.20
Notes: Total votes in Statistical Register clearly includes informal votes. The Statistical Register also notes that the opposition candidate withdrew from the contest, which explains the very low turnout.
Source: SMH 20 January 1875, p.9 col.1, includes booth results.