Nominations: Wednesday, 30 June 1880, Polling: Friday, 2 July 1880
Candidate
Votes
Votes %
Coulter, W J
93
17.13
Tarrant, Harman John (Elected)
450
82.87
Formal Votes
543
Informal Votes
0
0.00
Total Votes / Turnout
543
45.25
Cause Category: Resignation - Other
Notes: Samuel Charles resigned ahead of a long visit to Britain and Europe.
Source: SMH 6 July 1880, p.5 col.6, includes booth results. Same results in Kiama Independen, with report of nominations in 2 July issue. Frustratingly, the Independent never uses Coulter's first names, nor does Coulter in his advertising, though he does give his address at 131 Sussex Street Sydney.