Nominations: Tuesday, 27 November 1894, Polling: Friday, 30 November 1894
No absolute majority for winning candidate
Candidate
Party
Votes
Votes %
Clark, Edward Mann (Elected)
Free Trade
453
39.46
Cullen, Joseph Francis (Defeated)
Free Trade
393
34.23
Howarth, George
Free Trade
301
26.22
McKinnon, Hugh
Independent
1
0.09
Formal Votes
1,148
Informal Votes
9
0.78
Total Votes / Turnout
1,157
0.00
Cause Category: Resignation - Other
Notes: Cullen was reported to have resigned for 'private' reasons, which given he re-contested, probably indicates financial problems. Hugh McKinnon attempted to withdraw from the contest, but under the new electoral act, could not have his name removed from the ballot paper.
Source: SMH 3 December 1894, p.1, col.6, declaration notice by returning officer.