A by-election was held for the New South Wales Legislative Assembly electorate of Liverpool Plains on 7 April 1863 because of the resignation of Alexander Dick, to accept appointment as 2nd examiner of titles under the Real Property Act.
Dates Date Event 31 December 1862 Alexander Dick resigned. 2 January 1863 Writ of election issued by the Speaker of the Legislative Assembly. 22 January 1863 Nominations at Tamworth 29 January 1863 Polling day 10 February 1863 Return of writ
Polling places
Polling was delayed at Carroll and Grover's Inn because the Namoi River was in flood, with polling taking place on 11 February.
Result
The by-election was caused by the resignation of Alexander Dick.
See also Electoral results for the district of Liverpool Plains List of New South Wales state by-elections
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