Nominations: Thursday, 9 October 1856, Polling: Friday, 10 October 1856
Candidate
Votes
Votes %
Campbell, John (Elected)
870
55.73
Donaldson, Stuart Alexander (Defeated)
691
44.27
Formal Votes
1,561
Informal Votes
0
0.00
Total Votes / Turnout
1,561
51.57
Cause Category: Ministerial by-election
Notes: By-election on the formation of the Parker ministry, 3 October 1856. Donaldson was defeated, but won a subsequent by-election in Cumberland (South Riding).
Source: Report of nominations, SMH 10 October 1856, p.4-5, results SMH 11 October, p.4 col.5