A by-election was held for the New South Wales Legislative Assembly electorate of Cumberland North Riding in September 1858 because of the resignation of Henry Parkes due to financial difficulties with his newspaper The Empire. Dates Result The by-election was caused by the resignation of Henry Parkes due to financial difficulties with his newspaper The Empire. See also Electoral results for the district of Cumberland (North Riding) List of New South Wales state by-elections References 1858 elections in Australia New South Wales state by-elections 1850s in New South Wales