A by-election was held for the New South Wales Legislative Assembly electorate of East Macquarie on 10 May 1860 because of the resignation of Thomas Hawkins.[1]
| Date | Event | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 April 1860 | Thomas Hawkins resigned. | |
| 13 April 1860 | Writ of election issued by the Speaker of the Legislative Assembly.[2] | |
| 30 April 1860 | Nominations | |
| 10 May 1860 | Polling day | |
| 23 May 1860 | Return of writ |