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Goulburn & the Tablelands (Yass, Young) · Politics & elections

Politics & elections, 1851

11 stories in Goulburn & the Tablelands (Yass, Young)'s papers

Sydney News. Writs of Election

The Goulburn Herald and County of Argyle Advertiser · Saturday 9 August 1851 · page 6

His Excellency the Governor-General directs it to be notified for general information, that writs have been issued for a General Election of Members to serve in the Legislative Council, addressed to the…

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The General Election

The Goulburn Herald and County of Argyle Advertiser · Saturday 9 August 1851 · page 5

Dr. Nicholson has publicly intimated his intention to solicit "the sweet voices" of the electors for the Country of Argyle; his address, which appears in another…

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Election for the Southern Boroughs

The Goulburn Herald and County of Argyle Advertiser · Saturday 23 August 1851 · page 4

On Tuesday last, a meeting of the Electors of the Southern Boroughs residing in Goulburn, was held at the Salutation Inn, pursuant to advertisement in this paper. Mr…

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The Elections

The Goulburn Herald and County of Argyle Advertiser · Saturday 23 August 1851 · page 4

THE busy note of preparation is being every where sounded, for the forthcoming general Election. Almost every constituency in the colony has been solicited by one or more…

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Original Correspondence. the Country of Argyle Election, To the Editor of the "Goulburn Herald."

The Goulburn Herald and County of Argyle Advertiser · Saturday 13 September 1851 · page 6

MR. EDITOR,—On Monday next, the INDEPENDENT electors of the County of Argyle will be called upon to choose a representative for the Legislative Council…

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An Election Scene

The Goulburn Herald and County of Argyle Advertiser · Saturday 13 September 1851 · page 1

THE noise and bustle which ushered in the morning, were sufficient to dispel from the mind of the most romantic visionary in existence, any associations but those which…

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The City of Sydney Election

The Goulburn Herald and County of Argyle Advertiser · Saturday 20 September 1851 · page 4

THE nomination of candidates to represent city of Sydney, took place on Monday last, at noon, in Macquarie-place. From the crowded state of our columns, we are unable to give more than an…

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The Elections

The Goulburn Herald and County of Argyle Advertiser · Saturday 27 September 1851 · page 4

The West Camden Election has resulted in the return of Mr. Macarthur. Dr. Sherwin war far behind him at the poll. A riot took place, but no lives were lost. The returns for St…

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The City Election. the Nomination

The Goulburn Herald and County of Argyle Advertiser · Saturday 22 November 1851 · page 4

Monday, the 17th instant, being the day appointed for the nomination of a fit and proper person to represent the city of Sydney in the Legislative Council, in the room of the Rev. Dr. Lang, resigned, about…

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A Candid Candidate

The Goulburn Herald and County of Argyle Advertiser · Saturday 22 November 1851 · page 8

Here is a refreshing specimen of the way they electioneer in California:— "Notice :— I am a candidate for justice of the peace and request the support of my friends. Voters will…

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The Prorogation of Parliament

The Goulburn Herald and County of Argyle Advertiser · Saturday 13 December 1851 · page 1

The TIMES of the 9th of August gives a long account of the prorogation of Parliament by the Queen on the preceding day. Omitting the preliminary remarks, we come…

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