1856 Parramatta colonial by-election
By-election in New South Wales, Australia
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A by-election was held for the New South Wales Legislative Assembly electorate of Parramatta on 11 October 1856 because Henry Parker had been appointed Premier and Colonial Secretary, forming the Parker ministry.[1]
Dates
| Date | Event |
|---|---|
| 3 October 1856 | Henry Parker was appointed Premier and Colonial Secretary.[1] |
| 3 October 1856 | Writ of election issued by the Speaker of the Legislative Assembly.[2] |
| 10 October 1856 | Nominations |
| 11 October 1856 | Polling day |
| 20 October 1856 | Return of writ |
Result
| Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Henry Parker (re-elected) | 279 | 51.9 | |
| James Byrnes | 259 | 48.1 | |
| Total formal votes | 538 | 100.0 | |
| Informal votes | 0 | 0.0 | |
| Turnout | 538 | 71.1 | |