| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | ±% | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Liberal–Labour | John Hutcheson | 6,945 | 58.28 | ||
| Independent | Edwin George Jellicoe[2] | 4,971 | 41.72 | ||
| Majority | 1,974 | 16.57 | |||
| Turnout | 11,916 | ||||
References
- ^ "The Wellington Election". Clutha Leader. Vol. XXVI, no. 1319. 28 July 1899. p. 5. Retrieved 26 August 2011.
- ^ Cyclopedia Company Limited (1897). "Barristers and Solicitors". The Cyclopedia of New Zealand : Wellington Provincial District. Wellington: The Cyclopedia of New Zealand. Retrieved 22 November 2013.