Nominations: Friday, 10 October 1856, Polling: Saturday, 11 October 1856
Candidate
Votes
Votes %
Byrnes, James
259
48.14
Parker, Henry Watson (Re-elected)
279
51.86
Formal Votes
538
Informal Votes
0
0.00
Total Votes / Turnout
538
71.07
Cause Category: Ministerial by-election
Notes: By-election on the formation of the Parker ministry, 3 October 1856.
Source: Report of nominations, SMH 11 October 1856, p.4-5, first results with booths 13 October, p.5 col.1, official declaration reported 15 October, p.4 col.4.
Corrections: Parliamentary Record incorrectly lists election date as 10 October.