Barrister Brook Bernacchi of the Reform Club of Hong Kong and William Louey, chief manager of Kowloon Motor Bus won the two seats.

The Young Plan was strongly opposed by the conservatives and the then Governor Sir Alexander Grantham.

At the end, the Governor restored the election for two seats in the Urban Council which had existed before the war after the Young Plan was shelved.

The China Mail said it could "scarcely be regarded as a convincing sign that the Colony is desperately anxious to enjoy extended franchise.

He urged voters to treat the election as a referendum to press London for a further constitutional reform promised by Young.