When the poll was declared the figures ran—
Jenkins (Coalition) ... 20,428
Coddem (Bottomley) ... 9,344
Dulham (Labour) ... 9,028
Guff (Wee Free) ... 2,008
Stilts (National Party) ... 49
And The Daily News' headline the next day was—
"Corrupt Minority Candidate Carries Muddleboro."
