A by-election was to be held for the New South Wales Legislative Assembly electorate of Bathurst County on 19 June 1856 because John Plunkett had been elected to two seats and chose to represent Argyle and resigned from Bathurst County. Dates Results John Plunkett had been elected to two seats and chose to represent Argyle and resigned from Bathurst County. See also Electoral results for the district of Bathurst (County) List of New South Wales state by-elections References 1856 elections in Australia New South Wales state by-elections 1850s in New South Wales