Nominations: Thursday, 3 May 1860, Polling: Thursday, 17 May 1860
Candidate
Votes
Votes %
Eckford, Joseph (Elected)
309
56.39
Simpson, George B
239
43.61
Formal Votes
548
Informal Votes
0
0.00
Total Votes / Turnout
548
57.99
Cause Category: Resignation - Other
Notes: WT Cape resigned (13 Apr). (Reason not known)
Source: Empire, 21 May 1860, p.4 col.6 reporting the 'gross state of the poll'. Same figures published with booth details, SMH 26 May, p.3 col.3, described as declaration of poll. Check Maitland Mercury for names.