Nominations: Monday, 7 February 1887, Polling: Friday, 11 February 1887
Candidate
Party
Votes
Votes %
Holborow, William Hillier (Re-elected 1)
Free Trade
975
35.66
Ball, Edward Joseph (Elected 2)
Free Trade
970
35.48
Rose, Thomas
Protectionist
789
28.86
Formal Votes
2,734
Informal Votes
11
0.40
Total Votes / Estimated Turnout
2,745
49.95
Persons Voting / Turnout
1,723
62.45
Notes: Francis Tait did not contest the election, citing health and the intention to visit England, SMH 28 January 1887, p.4 col.2.
Source: Report of nominations, SMH 8 February 1887, p.3 col.6. Result taken from report of poll declaration, SMH 14 February 1887, p.3 col.3. In the booths details published 12 February, p.8 col.1 and republished in election summary 28 Januray, p.11 col.4, different totals were provided with Holborow 974 votes and Rose 788, figures also used in Year-Book of Australia (1888).