Nominations: Thursday, 13 December 1860, Polling: Monday, 17 December 1860
Candidate
Votes
Votes %
Garrett, John (Re-elected)
384
55.57
Kemp, Richard H F
307
44.43
Formal Votes
691
Informal Votes
0
0.00
Total Votes / Turnout
691
67.61
Persons Voting / Turnout
712
69.67
Source: Kiama Examiner, report of nominations plus results and booth details, 19 December 1860, p.2 col.3-5. Subsequent report of poll declaration, 22 December p.2 col.4-5, did not report final totals, though winning candidate Garrett mentioned his victory margin of 77 votes. Same totals in SMH 26 December, p.5 col.3, and Illawarra Mercury, 21 December. Discrepancy with Statistical Register may be unreported informal votes.