A by-election was held for the New South Wales Legislative Assembly electorate of Cumberland North Riding in September 1858 because of the resignation of Henry Parkes due to financial difficulties with his newspaper The Empire.
Dates Date Event 28 August 1858 Henry Parkes resigned. 31 August 1858 Writ of election issued by the Speaker of the Legislative Assembly. 13 September 1858 Nominations 20 September 1858 Polling day 24 September 1858 Return of writ
Result
The by-election was caused by the resignation of Henry Parkes due to financial difficulties with his newspaper The Empire.
See also Electoral results for the district of Cumberland (North Riding) List of New South Wales state by-elections
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