1885 General Election - Salford South
| Year | 1885 |
| General election | 1885 General Election |
| Constituency | Salford South |
| Turnout | 85.7% |
Results
| Candidate | Party | Votes |
| Mather, William | Liberal | 3,761 |
| Bowles, Thomas Gibson | Conservative | 3,706 |
| Year | 1885 |
| General election | 1885 General Election |
| Constituency | Salford South |
| Turnout | 85.7% |
| Candidate | Party | Votes |
| Mather, William | Liberal | 3,761 |
| Bowles, Thomas Gibson | Conservative | 3,706 |