Nominations: Thursday, 6 September 1866, Polling: Monday, 10 September 1866
Candidate
Votes
Votes %
Stewart, John (Elected)
460
56.65
Wilshire, Joseph Wood
352
43.35
Formal Votes
812
Informal Votes
0
0.00
Total Votes / Turnout
812
63.09
Cause Category: Resignation - Other
Notes: Sitting MP PH Osborne resigned. According to his ADB entry, his resignation was without explanation to his constituents and he subsequently visited England.
Source: Illawarra Mercury, report of nominations, 7 September, p.2 col.2-4, results 14 September 1866, p.2 col.4, also in SMH 13 September, p.5 col.3, sourced from Illawarra Express.