A by-election was held for the New South Wales Legislative Assembly electorate of East Macquarie on 13 August 1892 because James Tonkin resigned due to bankruptcy.[1] [2]
| Date | Event | |
|---|---|---|
| 21 July 1892 | James Tonkin declared bankrupt, and resigned. | |
| 26 July 1892 | Writ of election issued by the Speaker of the Legislative Assembly.[3] | |
| 3 August 1892 | Nominations | |
| 13 August 1892 | Polling day | |
| 27 August 1892 | Return of writ |