Nominations: Tuesday, 29 December 1874, Polling: Thursday, 31 December 1874
Candidate
Votes
Votes %
Stephen, George Milner
373
48.25
Watson, William (Elected)
400
51.75
Formal Votes
773
Informal Votes
19
2.40
Total Votes / Turnout
792
59.64
Persons Voting / Turnout
792
59.64
Notes: Sitting MP John Nowlan did not re-contest. Total votes from Statistical Register clearly included informal votes. Stephen lodged a petition against Watson's victory claiming bribery, but the Elections and Qualifications Committee upheld the result. (LAVP 1875 Vol A2 p.245)
Source: Maitland Mercury report of nominations, 31 December 1874, p.2 col.2-4, results 14 January 1875, p.3 col.1 including booths. SMH report of nominations 1 January 1875, p.6 col.3-4, results 8 January, p.5 col.3, with booth details published 11 January, p.5 col.3. Same totals published in Elections and Qualifications Committee report.