A by-election was to be held for the New South Wales Legislative Assembly electorate of Sydney City on 4 September 1856 because of the formation of the first Cowper ministry, with Charles Cowper appointed Colonial Secretary and Robert Campbell appointed Colonial Treasurer.
Dates Date Event 25 August 1856 Formation of First Cowper ministry. 26 August 1856 Writ of election issued by the Speaker of the Legislative Assembly. 3 September 1856 Nominations 4 September 1856 Polling day 10 September 1856 Return of writ Result
Charles Cowper and Robert Campbell were appointed in the first Cowper ministry.
See also Electoral results for the district of Sydney City List of New South Wales state by-elections
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