Nominations: Tuesday, 12 February 1889, Polling: Saturday, 16 February 1889
Candidate
Party
Votes
Votes %
Wise, Bernhard Ringrose
Free Trade
383
44.90
Crick, William Patrick (Elected)
Protectionist
470
55.10
Formal Votes
853
Informal Votes
16
1.84
Total Votes / Turnout
869
73.21
Persons Voting / Turnout
869
73.21
Notes: Sitting MP FJ Smith did not re-contest.
Source: Report of nominations, Bathurst Free Press 14 February, p.2 col.3-6, results 19 February, p.2 col.5, including booths. Same totals published SMH 18 February 1889, p.6 col.1 including booth results.