A by-election was held for the New South Wales Legislative Assembly electorate of East Maitland on 18 June 1863 because of the death of James Dickson.[1]
| Date | Event | |
|---|---|---|
| 28 April 1863 | James Dickson died. | |
| 8 June 1863 | Writ of election issued by the Speaker of the Legislative Assembly.[2] | |
| 17 June 1863 | Nominations.[3] | |
| 18 June 1863 | Polling day | |
| 22 June 1863 | Return of writ |