| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | ±% | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Independent Liberal | William Hall-Jones | 422 | 48.61 | ||
| Independent | Edward G. Kerr | 344 | 39.63 | -0.58 | |
| Independent Labour | W F Alpin | 88 | 10.13 | ||
| Informal votes | 14 | 1.61 | |||
| Majority | 78 | 8.98 | |||
| Turnout | 868 | 67.28 | -0.27 | ||
References
- ^ "The Timaru Seat - Result of the Election". The Press. Vol. XLVII, no. 7634. 19 August 1890. p. 5.
- ^ "The Timaru Seat". The Star. No. 6929. 12 August 1890. p. 3. Retrieved 14 April 2017.