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1857 South Australian colonial election

Colonial elections were held in South Australia on 9 March 1857. All 36 seats in the South Australian House of Assembly, and all 18 seats in the Legislative Council were up for election.

At the time of the election, Boyle Travers Finniss led a government which had been formed to administer the election, and to establish the first responsible government.

Members of the South Australian House of Assembly, 1857–1860

Members of the South Australian Legislative Council, 1857–1861

History of South Australian elections 1857-2006, volume 1: ECSA

Statistical Record of the Legislature 1836-2007: SA Parliament