Nominations: Monday, 31 October 1870, Polling: Thursday, 3 November 1870
Candidate
Votes
Votes %
Gray, Samuel William
342
42.01
Parkes, Henry (Re-elected)
472
57.99
Formal Votes
814
Informal Votes
0
0.00
Total Votes / Turnout
814
62.28
Cause Category: Resignation - Financial difficulties
Notes: According to his ADB entry, Parkes resigned in financial difficulties in December 1870 after the collapse of an importing venture.
Source: Illawarra Mercury, 8 November 1870, p.2 col.5, reporting declaration of poll and including booths. Same totals in Kiama Independent 10 November, p.4 col.6 including booth results.