The 1858 New South Wales colonial election was held between 13 January and 12 February 1858. This election was for all of the 54 seats in the
New South Wales Legislative Assembly
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and it was conducted in 18 single-member constituencies, 13 2-member constituencies, two 3-member constituencies and one 4-member constituency, all with a
first past the post
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system. Suffrage was limited to adult white males. The previous parliament of
New South Wales
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was dissolved on 19 December 1857 by the
Governor
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,
Sir William Denison, on the advice of the
Premier
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A premier will normally be a head of govern ...
,
Charles Cowper
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.
There was no recognisable party structure at this election; instead the government was determined by a loose, shifting factional system.
Key dates
Results
References
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See also
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Candidates of the 1858 New South Wales colonial election
This is a list of candidates for the 1858 New South Wales colonial election. The election was held from 13 January to 12 February 1858.
There was no recognisable party structure at this election.
Retiring Members
* James Garland MLA ( Lachlan an ...
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