A by-election was to be held for the New South Wales Legislative Assembly electorate of Bathurst County on 19 June 1856 because John Plunkett had been elected to two seats and chose to represent Argyle and resigned from Bathurst County.
Dates Date Event 31 March 1856 John Plunkett elected for both Argyle and Bathurst County. 29 May 1856 John Plunkett resigned from Bathurst County. 2 June 1856 Writ of election issued by the Speaker of the Legislative Assembly. 16 June 1856 Nominations 19 June 1856 Polling day 30 June 1856 Return of writ
Results
John Plunkett had been elected to two seats and chose to represent Argyle and resigned from Bathurst County.
See also Electoral results for the district of Bathurst (County) List of New South Wales state by-elections
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