Australian newspapers
1803 – 1954
Old Local Papers
Every story
read free on Trove

These are historical newspapers. Some stories use language and express views that are offensive today.

← Politics & elections, all years

Clarence Valley & Coffs Harbour · Politics & elections

Politics & elections, 1873

10 stories in Clarence Valley & Coffs Harbour's papers

Grafton Borough Council Elections

Clarence and Richmond Examiner and New England Advertiser · Tuesday 11 February 1873 · page 2

A MEETING of the ratepayers was held at the Court House, Grafton, at noon, on Tuesday last, for the purpose of announcing the nominations and candidates proposed for Municipal honors. There was very little…

Continued on Trove, page 2 →

Election of Mayor

Clarence and Richmond Examiner and New England Advertiser · Tuesday 18 February 1873 · page 4

The first meeting of the new Council was held at the Council Chamber, Ulmarra, on Thursday last, the Council Clerk in the chair, when on the motion of Alderman MESTON, seconded by Alderman…

Continued on Trove, page 4 →

English News, by Cable. (Reuter's Telegrams to Australian Associated Press in the Herald.) London, February 6Th. Opening of Parliament

Clarence and Richmond Examiner and New England Advertiser · Tuesday 25 February 1873 · page 6

Parliament was opened by commission. The Central Asian question was referred to in assuring terms. THE QUEEN'S SPEECH. The Queen's Speech delivered by the Commissioners…

Continued on Trove, page 6 →

Thursday, February 13Th. Election of Mayor

Clarence and Richmond Examiner and New England Advertiser · Tuesday 25 February 1873 · page 5

The Council met to-day for the purpose of electing the Mayor for the ensuing year. Present:— Aldermen Cohen, Meston, Small, Carlton, and Watt. The COUNCIL CLERK presided and laid upon the table…

Continued on Trove, page 5 →

Prorogation of Parliament

Clarence and Richmond Examiner and New England Advertiser · Tuesday 6 May 1873 · page 5

THE second session of the seventh Parliament of New South Wales was brought to it close after a most protracted sitting on Friday last, by his Excellency Sir HERCULES ROBINSON…

Continued on Trove, page 5 →

Opening of the Parliament of Victoria. (From the Herald)

Clarence and Richmond Examiner and New England Advertiser · Tuesday 27 May 1873 · page 6

THE Parliament of Victoria was opened on Tuesday by his Excelleney Sir George Bowen. The [?]mony attracted a large number of visitors. The Council Chamber was densely crowded…

Continued on Trove, page 6 →

The Opening of the Queensland Parliament

Clarence and Richmond Examiner and New England Advertiser · Tuesday 10 June 1873 · page 5

THE Parliament was opened on Wednesday by commission The Vice-regal Speech asks for the passing of a bill to remove doubts respecting the power of the Governor to appoint Acting Judges, during the illness,…

Continued on Trove, page 5 →

Opening of Parliament. (From the Evening News)

Clarence and Richmond Examiner and New England Advertiser · Tuesday 16 September 1873 · page 2

THE third session of the seventh Parliament of New South Wales was opened at noon to-day, by his Excellency the Governor, Sir Hercules George Robert Robinson, K.C.M.G., in person. On no similar…

Continued on Trove, page 2 →

City of Sydney Municipal Elections

Clarence and Richmond Examiner and New England Advertiser · Tuesday 9 December 1873 · page 4

DECLARATION OF THE POLL—The declaration of the poll, taken at the various wards in the city on Monday, for the election of aldermen to fill the places of those retiring this year from the City Council, was…

Continued on Trove, page 4 →

Election Fort East Macquarie. Bathurst

Clarence and Richmond Examiner and New England Advertiser · Tuesday 9 December 1873 · page 4

The following is the result of yesterday's poll for the election of a member to represent the electorate of East Macquarie in the Legisilative Assembly:- Mr. Walter H. Cooper..............................5[?]3…

Continued on Trove, page 4 →