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.[1]
Date | Event | |
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3 October 1856 | William Manning was appointed Attorney-General. | |
3 October 1856 | Writ of election issued by the Speaker of the Legislative Assembly.[2] | |
14 October 1856 | Nominations | |
17 October 1856 | Polling day | |
20 October 1856 | Return of writ |