Nominations: Friday, 16 October 1885, Polling: Monday, 19 October 1885
Candidate
Votes
Votes %
Dangar, Otho Orde
499
31.05
Smith, Robert Burdett (Re-elected)
1,108
68.95
Formal Votes
1,607
Informal Votes
41
2.49
Total Votes / Turnout
1,648
63.95
Persons Voting / Turnout
1,648
63.95
Notes: After the election, Dangar lodged a petition claiming bribery by Smith. The Elections and Qualifications Committee dismissed the claim. (LAVP 1885-6, Vol A2 p.63)
Source: SMH 26 October 1885, p.5 col.2, same totals with booths Daily Telegraph 26 October, p.6 col.1.