Nominations: Thursday, 10 February 1887, Polling: Wednesday, 16 February 1887
Candidate
Party
Votes
Votes %
Newman, Robert Alfred
Protectionist
566
44.67
Want, John Henry (Re-elected)
Ind Free Trade
701
55.33
Formal Votes
1,267
Informal Votes
19
1.48
Total Votes / Turnout
1,286
49.20
Persons Voting / Turnout
1,286
49.20
Source: Report of nominations, SMH 11 February 1887, p.3 col.3, with results published SMH 17 February, p.3 col.1, includes booth details with one booth outstanding. Declaration of poll reported 19 February, p.7 col.1, figures republished in election summary, 28 February, p.12 col. 1.