The result was one of the lowest turnouts in a by - election on record : the number of available electors was estimated at around 8,000 .
Manning was elected with just 2,655 votes against Disher 's 674 , a majority of just 1,981 .
The result was one of the lowest turnouts in a by - election on record : the number of available electors was estimated at around 8,000 , and Manning was elected with just 2,655 votes against Disher 's 674 , a majority of just 1,981 .