1863 Central Cumberland colonial by-election explained

A by-election was held for the New South Wales Legislative Assembly electorate of Central Cumberland on 6 June 1863 because of the resignation of James Atkinson due to insolvency, who then re-contested the seat.^[1]

Dates

Date	Event
3 April 1863	James Atkinson declared insolvent.
14 April 1863	James Atkinson resigned.
29 April 1863	Writ of election issued by the Speaker of the Legislative Assembly.^[2]
3 June 1863	Nominations
6 June 1863	Polling day
15 June 1863	Return of writ

Result

James Atkinson resigned due to insolvency and re-contested the seat.

See also

• Electoral results for the district of Central Cumberland
• List of New South Wales state by-elections

Notes and References

1. 493 . Mr James Henry Atkinson (1820-1873) . Yes . 3 May 2019.
2. News: Writ of election: Central Cumberland . . 80 . 8 May 1863 . 24 August 2020 . 1071 . Trove.