Central Cumberland - 1859 (Roll: 1,693) - 2 to be elected
Nominations: Monday, 20 June 1859, Polling: Thursday, 23 June 1859
Candidate
Votes
Votes %
Atkinson, James Henry (Elected 1)
389
35.05
Laycock, John Connell (Elected 2)
358
32.25
Lackey, John
343
30.90
Beit, John Nicholas
20
1.80
Formal Votes
1,110
Informal Votes
0
0.00
Total Votes / Estimated Turnout
1,110
32.78
Source: Report of nominations SMH 21 June 1859, p.4-5, results 24 June p.5 col.1. Slightly different totals reported in the Empire, 27 June 1859, p. 4, col. 6.
Corrections: The NSW Statistical Register (1850-59) reports 315 people voted, but this entry has been ignored as it clearly cannot be correct given the number of votes recorded for candidates. The entry in the register does footnote the Returning Officer was unable to compile complete details of voting for the report.