Nominations: Friday, 28 December 1877, Polling: Monday, 31 December 1877 (No poll held)
Candidate
Votes
Votes %
Cohen, Henry Emanuel (Re-elected)
Elected unopposed
Cause Category: Ministerial by-election
Notes: By-election on the formation of the Farnell government.
Source: Maitland Mercury, 29 December 1877. Report states that Henry Levien was nominated and he made a substantial speech from the hustings, but withdrew obviating the need for a poll. Also reported SMH 1 January, p.5 col5-6.