A by-election was held for the New South Wales Legislative Assembly electorate of Cumberland North Riding on 19 June 1856 because John Darvall had been appointed Solicitor General in the Donaldson ministry. Dates Result The by-election was caused by the appointment of John Darvall as Solicitor General in the Donaldson ministry. See also Electoral results for the district of Cumberland (North Riding) List of New South Wales state by-elections References 1856 elections in Australia New South Wales state by-elections 1850s in New South Wales