Nominations: Monday, 27 May 1861, Polling: Wednesday, 29 May 1861
Candidate
Votes
Votes %
Argent, Thomas Jnr
2
0.08
Duigan, Thomas Russell
56
2.14
Forster, William (Elected)
1,273
48.74
Fowler, Charles
77
2.95
Martin, James
25
0.96
Neale, James Henry
1,179
45.14
Formal Votes
2,612
Informal Votes
0
0.00
Total Votes / Turnout
2,612
35.46
Persons Voting / Turnout
2,612
35.46
Cause Category: Resignation - Government Job
Notes: Caused by the resignation of Henry Parkes on 13 May, having accepted a commission from Cowper to travel to England and lecture on immigration. It should be noted that while James Martin was nominated on the hustings, he was not contesting the seat.
Source: SMH, report of nominations 25 May 1861,pp.2-3, results 30 May, p. 5, col. 1.