Template:1889 East Coast by-election
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | ±% | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Independent | Alexander Creighton Arthur | 676 | 52.00 | ||
| Liberal | William Lee Rees | 624 | 48.00 | ||
| Majority | 52 | 4.00 | |||
| Turnout | 1,300 | ||||
References
- ^ "The East Coast Election". The Press. Vol. XLVI, no. 7425. 17 December 1889. p. 5.