| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | ±% | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Independent | Thomas William Hislop | 549 | 56.95 | ||
| Independent | David Dunn | 415 | 43.05 | ||
| Majority | 134 | 13.90 | |||
| Turnout | 964 | ||||
References
- ^ "Oamaru Election". South Canterbury Times. 1 October 1889.
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | ±% | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Independent | Thomas William Hislop | 549 | 56.95 | ||
| Independent | David Dunn | 415 | 43.05 | ||
| Majority | 134 | 13.90 | |||
| Turnout | 964 | ||||