A by-election was held for the New South Wales Legislative Assembly electorate of Cumberland South Riding on 12 June 1856 because William Manning resigned in May 1857 due to ill-health.
Dates Date Event 18 May 1857 William Manning resigned. 21 May 1857 Writ of election issued by the Speaker of the Legislative Assembly. 9 June 1857 Nominations 12 June 1857 Polling day 16 June 1857 Return of writ
Result
William Manning resigned on account of ill-health.
See also Electoral results for the district of Cumberland (South Riding) List of New South Wales state by-elections
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