A by-election was held for the New South Wales Legislative Assembly electorate of Goldfields North on 17 December 1868 because of the resignation of George Pickering.[1]
| Date | Event | |
|---|---|---|
| 7 May 1868 | George Pickering resigned. | |
| 27 May 1868 | Writ of election issued by the Speaker of the Legislative Assembly.[2] | |
| 22 June 1868 | Nominations | |
| 6 July 1868 | Polling day | |
| 31 July 1868 | Return of writ |