A by-election was held in the New South Wales colonial electoral district of Monara, also called Monaro, on 17 November 1870. The by-election was triggered by the death of Daniel Egan.[1]
| Date | Event | |
|---|---|---|
| 16 October 1870 | Daniel Egan died. | |
| 20 October 1870 | Writ of election issued by the Speaker of the Legislative Assembly.[2] | |
| 7 November 1870 | Nominations at Cooma | |
| 17 November 1870 | Polling day | |
| 30 November 1870 | Return of writ |