A by-election was held for the New South Wales Legislative Assembly electorate of Central Cumberland on 14 March 1888 because of the resignation of Varney Parkes (). Dates Result The by-election was caused by the resignation of Varney Parkes (). See also Electoral results for the district of Central Cumberland List of New South Wales state by-elections References 1888 elections in Australia New South Wales state by-elections 1880s in New South Wales