Nominations: Thursday, 11 March 1875, Polling: Thursday, 18 March 1875
Candidate
Votes
Votes %
Burdekin, Marshall
19
6.79
Park, Robert
27
9.64
Jurley, John
2
0.71
Brown, Herbert Harrington (Elected)
149
53.21
Nowlan, John
2
0.71
Brunker, James Nixon
81
28.93
Formal Votes
280
Informal Votes
8
2.78
Total Votes / Turnout
288
52.27
Cause Category: Death
Notes: Death of Speaker William Munnings Arnold. With the Speaker's position vacant, the writ was issued by the Governor. John Nowlan was reported to have withdrawn at the nominations.
Source: Maitland Mercury, 20 March 1875, p.2 col.3, though whether totals are final is not indicated. Same figures reported SMH 20 March, p.13 col.2 where they were stated to be a report of the poll declaration. Same totals with informal votes, Evening News 19 March, p.2 col.3.