1857 Argyle colonial by-election

By-election in New South Wales, Australia June 2021 June 2021 A by-election was to be held for the New South Wales Legislative Assembly electorate of Argyle on 17 February 1857 because the seat of John Plunkett was declared vacant due to his appointment as President of the Legislative Council.290 Mr John Hubert Plunkett, QC (1802-1869) Yes 12 June 2016 Dates Date Event 28 January 1857 John Plunkett's seat declared vacant. 28 January 1857 Writ of election issued by the Speaker of the Legislative Assembly.https://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article229955215 Writ of election: Argyle New South Wales Government Gazette 16 30 January 1857 26 July 2020 180 Trove 13 February 1857 Nominations 17 February 1857 Polling day 24 February 1857 Return of writ Results 1857 Argyle by-electionTuesday 17 February1857 Argyle by-election 1856 Argyle_1 12 June 2019 Daniel Deniehy (elected) unopposed   John Plunkett was appointed President of the Legislative Council. See also Electoral results for the district of Argyle List of New South Wales state by-elections References expanded Category:1857 elections in Australia Category:New South Wales state by-elections Category:1850s in New South Wales Category:February 1857