| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | ±% | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Independent | Arthur Collins | 189 | 54.31 | ||
| Independent | Arthur Harley | 159 | 45.69 | ||
| Turnout | 348 | ||||
| Majority | 30 | 8.62 | |||
References
- ^ "Nelson Suburbs Election". West Coast Times. 12 January 1881.
- ^ "Nelson Suburbs Election". Evening Post. 12 January 1881.