A by-election for the seat of Canterbury in the New South Wales Legislative Assembly was held on 24 February 1865 because of the resignation of John Lucas, who had been elected to both Canterbury,[1] and Hartley.[2]
| Date | Event | |
|---|---|---|
| 15 February 1865 | Writ of election issued by the Speaker of the Legislative Assembly and close of electoral rolls.[3] | |
| 21 February 1865 | Day of nomination | |
| 24 February 1865 | Polling day | |
| 28 February 1865 | Return of writ |