A by-election for the seat of Canterbury in the New South Wales Legislative Assembly was held on 14 June 1895 because Varney Parkes was forced to resign because he was bankrupt, but was re-elected unopposed.[1]
| Date | Event | |
|---|---|---|
| 3 June 1895 | Varney Parkes resigned.[2] | |
| 4 June 1895 | Writ of election issued by the Speaker of the Legislative Assembly and close of electoral rolls.[3] | |
| 5 June 1895 | Varney Parkes declared bankrupt.[4] | |
| 11 June 1895 | Day of nomination | |
| 14 June 1895 | Polling day | |
| 21 June 1895 | Return of writ |