Nominations: Monday, 15 June 1891, Polling: Wednesday, 17 June 1891
Candidate
Party
Votes
Votes %
Arnold, William Munnings Montague
Free Trade
357
37.62
Bowes, John Wesley (Elected)
Protectionist
509
53.64
Courtney, John
Protectionist
50
5.27
Martin, Malcolm Alexander
Free Trade
33
3.48
Formal Votes
949
Informal Votes
15
1.56
Total Votes / Turnout
964
75.37
Persons Voting / Turnout
964
75.37
Notes: Sitting MP Myles McRae did not contest the election, reported as being due to ill-health. (SMH 12 June, p.8 col.8)
Source: Report of nominations, Maitland Mercury 16 June 1891, p.4 col.3-6, results from Maitland Mercury 23 June, p.3 col.4 including booth details. Results published in SMH 18 June 1891, p.6 col.7, described as 'returns to hand', also listing booth details, had a slight difference with Courtney on 45. The Mercury totals used as they match the Statistical Register.