Nominations: Thursday, 8 October 1868, Polling: Saturday, 10 October 1868
Candidate
Votes
Votes %
Black, Alexander
380
32.67
Tighe, Atkinson Alfred Patrick (Re-elected)
783
67.33
Formal Votes
1,163
Informal Votes
42
3.49
Total Votes / Turnout
1,205
57.57
Cause Category: Ministerial by-election
Notes: By-election following the appointment of A A P Tighe as Postmaster-General in the second Martin government.
Source: Newcastle Chronicle, report of nominations and various public meetings, 10 October 1868, pp.3-5, results 13 October, p.3 col.1-5 including informal votes. SMH report of nominations, 10 October, p.5 col.1-4, results 13 October, p.2 col.6.