A by-election was held for the New South Wales Legislative Assembly electorate of Eastern Division of Camden on 15 March 1859 because Robert Owen's seat was declared vacant on his acceptance of an appointment as a judge of the District Court, filling the position created by the resignation of John Hargrave. The Illawarra Mercury reported that the nomination of John Tighe was intended to cause one week's delay before Hargrave could take his seat.[1]
| Date | Event | |
|---|---|---|
| 3 March 1859 | Robert Owen's seat declared vacant.[2] | |
| 5 March 1859 | Writ of election issued by the Speaker of the Legislative Assembly.[3] | |
| 15 March 1859 | Nominations | |
| 21 March 1859 | Polling day | |
| 26 March 1859 | Return of writ |