August 1856 Cumberland (South Riding) colonial by-election
A by-election was held for the New South Wales Legislative Assembly electorate of Cumberland South Riding on 21 August 1856 because Elias Weekes resigned in August 1856 after winning his appeal against his defeat in Northumberland Boroughs.[1]
Result
| Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ryan Brenan (elected) | 435 | 42.7 | |
| Augustus Morris | 367 | 36.0 | |
| Thomas W Shepherd | 110 | 10.8 | |
| William Sherwin | 107 | 10.5 | |
| Total formal votes | 1,019 | 100.0 | |
| Informal votes | 0 | 0 | |
| Turnout | 1,019 | 37.1 | |
See also
References
- Green, Antony. "August 1856 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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