Nominations: Monday, 22 June 1868, Polling: Monday, 6 July 1868
Candidate
Votes
Votes %
Gordon, William Henry
46
14.02
Hanson, William
59
17.99
Hoskins, James (Elected)
223
67.99
Formal Votes
328
Informal Votes
0
0.00
Total Votes / Turnout
328
46.86
Cause Category: Resignation - Other
Notes: Sitting MP GF Pickering resigned.
Source: Maitland Mercury, 16 July 1868, p. 3, col. 4, reported as the 'final result'. Sydney Mail 11 July p.8 col.2 reported a slightly higher count, but on 18 July reported a majority of 164, which matches the Maitland Mercury result.