A by-election was held for the New South Wales Legislative Assembly electorate of The Hunter on 5 August 1861 because Isidore Blake resigned to accept appointment as a judge of the District Court.[1]
| Date | Event | |
|---|---|---|
| 9 July 1861 | Isidore Blake resigned. | |
| 13 July 1861 | Writ of election issued by the Speaker of the Legislative Assembly.[2] | |
| 31 July 1861 | Nominations at West Maitland.[3] | |
| 5 August 1861 | Polling day between 9 am and 4 pm.[4] | |
| 15 August 1861 | Return of writ |