Nominations: Friday, 28 March 1856, Polling: Thursday, 10 April 1856
Candidate
Votes
Votes %
Roberts, William
135
30.54
Sadlier, Richard
149
33.71
Thompson, James (Elected)
158
35.75
Formal Votes
442
Informal Votes
0
0.00
Total Votes / Turnout
442
74.92
Persons Voting / Turnout
442
74.92
Source: Report of nominations SMH 3 April 1856, p.5 col.3-6, results SMH 22 April 1856, p.5 col.4, indicating a 'correct report' of the result from the Illawarra Mercury.