Charles Cowper Charles Cowper The 1858 New South Wales colonial election was held between 13 January and 12 February 1858.

Suffrage was limited to adult white males.

The previous parliament of New South Wales was dissolved on 19 December 1857 by the Governor, Sir William Denison, on the advice of the Premier, Charles Cowper.

There was no recognisable party structure at this election; instead the government was determined by a loose, shifting factional system.

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