1857 Cumberland (South Riding) colonial by-election
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 on account of ill-health.[1]
Result
| Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|
| James Byrnes (elected) | 769 | 58.4 | |
| Ryan Brenan | 548 | 41.6 | |
| Total formal votes | 1,317 | 100.0 | |
| Informal votes | 0 | 0.0 | |
| Turnout | 1,317 | 36.2 | |
See also
References
- "Sir William Montagu Manning (1811-1895)". Former Members of the Parliament of New South Wales. Retrieved 13 June 2019.
- Green, Antony. "1857 Cumberland (South Riding) by-election". New South Wales Election Results 1856-2007. Parliament of New South Wales. Retrieved 12 June 2019.
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