Cumberland (South Riding) - By-election (Roll: 3,641)
Nominations: Tuesday, 9 June 1857, Polling: Friday, 12 June 1857
Candidate
Votes
Votes %
Byrnes, James (Elected)
769
58.39
Brenan, John Ryan
548
41.61
Formal Votes
1,317
Informal Votes
0
0.00
Total Votes / Turnout
1,317
36.17
Cause Category: Resignation - Other
Notes: Caused by the resignation of William Manning as MP. 'The arduous work of setting up the administrative machinery of responsible government affected Manning's health and he resigned on 25 May 1857.' (ADB) The Parliamentary Record lists 18 May as the resignation date.
Source: Report of nominations, SMH 10 June 1857, pp.4-5, first results with booth details 13 June, p.4 col.4, with official declaration reported 16 June 1857, p.5 col.1.