| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | ±% | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Independent | Thomas William Hislop | 439 | 53.73% | ||
| Independent | Lord Reidhaven | 378 | 46.27% | +1.53% | |
| Majority | 61 | 7.47% | -3.06% | ||
| Turnout | 817 | 57.09% | -6.19% | ||
| Registered electors | 1,381 | ||||
References
- ^ "The Parliamentary Election". The Oamaru Mail. Vol. IX, no. 2908. 21 May 1885. p. 3. Retrieved 17 October 2014.