Political. Ministerial Elections
SIR JOHN ROBEBTSON arrived in Mudgee on Monday. The Mayor of Mudgee presented Sir John with an address, and the Premier, in replying, thanked the Mudgee electors…
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Politics & elections, 1886
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Grafton Common. Election of Trustees
THE annual meeting of Commoners, and for the election of trastees, was held on Tuesday, at noon, in the School of Arts. There wete only six present at the meeting, which is…
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THE period of the year when the municipal elections take place has again come round, and on such occasions we have often placed before ratepayers their duties as citizens. At the risk of repeating…
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In the Legislative Assembly, yesterday. The SPEAKER announced the resignation by Mr. R. B. Smith of the chairmanship of the Elections and Qualifications Committee…
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THE nominations for this Borough took place at the School of Arts on Tuesday, in the presence of about 100 ratepayers. The May[?]r (Mr. S. See) presided as Returning-officer, and shortly after noon read…
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IN the Legislative Assembly, on Friday, Mr. FORSYTH presented a petition from a public meeting, recently held in the Protestant Hall, in favour of the imposition of 10 per cent, ad [?]alorem…
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In the Legislative Assembly, last night, the greater part of the time was occupied by motions of adjournment. Mr. GARVAN gave notice that he would move…
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THE election for the North Ward, which took place on Tuesday, created some little excitement, and the friends of the candidates worked very diligently to bring ratepayers to the poll. Numerous vehicles…
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THE Borough Council met on Thursday evening, for the purpose of electing the Mayor for the current year. There were present—Aldermen See (in the chair), Aldsrson, Murray, Attwater, Onslow,…
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IN the Legislative Assembly last night, Mr. GARVAN'S want of confidence motion was carried by a majority of 8 votes against the Government—the numbers being 52 to 44…
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IF there were an Irish Parliament, what would probably occur would be this. The present Parliamentary leaders would have a majority, and would become the Irish Ministry. They…
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In the Legislative Assembly, yesterday, Sir JOHN ROBERTSON said he had received a letter from Sir Patrick Jonnings, asking him to ask the House to adjourn until next day, in order to…
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COMPARATIVELY little public interest was manifested in the East Sydney nominations, as it was generally known that Mr. Copeland, Minister for Lands, would not be opposed…
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THE Assembly met yesterday at the usual hour. It was noticed that the numbers were equal on the Ministerial and Opposition benches, with exception of the Ministers…
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IN the Assembly on Tuesday, a number of questions was asked and answered, and formal motions were agreed to. Mr. MELVILLE moved,—-"That there be laid upon…
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On the question of the election of Chairman of Committees coming up, Dr. TARRANT proposed Mr. Targett, Mr. PURVES seconded. The SPEAKER pointed out that there was no…
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A REFORM has been, initiated by Mr. Abbott, who has introduced a Bill into the Legislative Assembly for the amendment of the Constitution Act, abolishing the practice of Ministers going back to their…
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In the Assembly, yesterday, several questions were answered. Mr. ABIGAIL moved for copies of correspondence, &c, in regard to reports of school attendance…
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In the Assembly yesterday, Mr. WILLIAM CLARKE presented a petition, signed by a nnmber of influential farmers, praying that a duty be imposed upon all foreign grain sent…
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In the Legislative Assembly two motions for adjournment were moved, when the Lithgow colliery accident and other topics were introduced. Mr. David Buchanan was heard at the bar of the…
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