A by-election was held for the New South Wales Legislative Assembly electorate of Central Cumberland on 17 December 1868 because of the resignation of Allan Macpherson, who left the colony to return to Europe. Dates Result Allan Macpherson resigned. See also Electoral results for the district of Central Cumberland List of New South Wales state by-elections References 1868 elections in Australia New South Wales state by-elections 1860s in New South Wales