| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | ±% | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Independent | Harry Atkinson | 114 | 55.88 | ||
| Independent | William Sefton Moorhouse | 90 | 44.12 | ||
| Turnout | 204 | ||||
| Majority | 24 | 1.76 | |||
References
- ^ "Egmont Election". The Evening Post. 4 October 1872.
- ^ "Egmont Election". Nelson Examiner. 12 October 1872.
- ^ "The Opposition". The Evening Post. 7 October 1872.