| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | ±% | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Independent | William Downie Stewart Sr | 726 | 54.18 | ||
| Independent | Charles Reeves | 563 | 42.01 | ||
| Independent | James Gordon Stuart Grant | 51 | 3.81 | ||
| Turnout | 1340 | ||||
| Majority | 163 | 12.16 | |||
References
- ^ "Dunedin Election". Oamaru Mail. 15 July 1879.
- ^ "Meeting of Mr Reeves' Supporters". Otago Daily Times. No. 5427. 11 July 1879. p. 3. Retrieved 12 January 2019.