1868 Northumberland colonial by-election

A by-election was held for the New South Wales Legislative Assembly electorate of Northumberland in 1868 because Atkinson Tighe had been appointed Postmaster-General in the second Martin ministry. Such ministerial by-elections were usually uncontested.

Alexander Black was a former Crown Lands Commissioner, the brother of John Black, the former Secretary for Lands. He campaigned against an unpopular government. This was the first occasion on which he stood for parliament.

Polling places
Newcastle · Burwood · Pittown · Hexham

Result
Atkinson Tighe was appointed Postmaster-General in the second Martin ministry.