A by-election was held for the New South Wales Legislative Assembly electorate of Cumberland South Riding on 17 October 1856 because William Manning was appointed Attorney-General in the Parker ministry.
Dates Date Event 3 October 1856 William Manning was appointed Attorney-General. 3 October 1856 Writ of election issued by the Speaker of the Legislative Assembly. 14 October 1856 Nominations 17 October 1856 Polling day 20 October 1856 Return of writ
Result
The by-election was caused by the appointment of William Manning as Attorney-General in the Parker ministry.
See also Electoral results for the district of Cumberland (South Riding) List of New South Wales state by-elections
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