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

Politics & elections, 1860

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East Sydney Election. Return of Mr. Faucett. Terrific Accident in Sydney.--five or Six Persons Killed and Several Injured. Sydney, Friday, 9.30 p.m

The Yass Courier · Saturday 21 January 1860 · page 2

THE polling for East Sydney took place to-day, and has resulted in the return of Mr. Peter. Faucett by a majority of 31. The…

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New South Wales Parliament Legislative Assembly

The Yass Courier · Saturday 28 January 1860 · page 3

TUESDAY, JANUARY 24.--The Assmbly met at half-past three o'clock, pursuant to adjournment. Mr. Terry, introduced by Mr. Robertson…

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Local Intelligence. Municipal Election

Goulburn Herald · Saturday 28 January 1860 · page 2

YESTERDAY the polling for the election of an alderman, in place of Mr. Greig, took place at the townhall. Argyle Chambers. The poll was opened at ten o'clock, and things…

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New South Wales Parliament Legislative Assembly

The Yass Courier · Saturday 4 February 1860 · page 4

WEDNESDAY, Jan. 25.-- The Speaker announced that lie had received a letter from Mr. Dark, resigning his seat for the Williams, whereupon Mr. Forster…

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Municipal Election

Goulburn Herald · Wednesday 8 February 1860 · page 2

YESTERDAY was the day appointed by the Municipalities Act for the election of three aldermen in place of Messrs. Davies, Chatfield, and Thorn, and of two auditors instead of Messrs. Phillips, and…

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New South Wales Parliament Legislative Assembly

The Yass Courier · Saturday 18 February 1860 · page 3

THURSDAY,FEB. 9.--Mr. Forster said he was anxious to withdraw the bill for reforming the Upper House, in order to make some alteration which further reflection had shown…

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Local Intelligence. Municipal Election

Goulburn Herald · Saturday 18 February 1860 · page 2

ON Wednesday last the officers who presided at the polling places in the north and south wards net at the town hall, and examined the contents of the bal-lot-boxes. Having done 50, the result was made…

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New South Wales Parliament Legislative Assembly

The Yass Courier · Saturday 3 March 1860 · page 3

ELECTIVE LEGISLATIVE COUNCIL BILL. -- Mr. Forster moved the second rending of the bill for an Elective Upper House. He thought one House better than two; but he…

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New South Wales Parliament Legislative Assembly. Tuesday, Feb. 28

The Yass Courier · Saturday 10 March 1860 · page 3

THE MINISTERIAL DEFEAT.--Several petitions having been presented, and notices of motion given, Mr. Hoskins moved that the House adjourn. He made this motion to…

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New South Wales Parliament Legislative Council. Tuesday, April 3

The Yass Courier · Saturday 7 April 1860 · page 3

The Colonial Secretary stated that Mr. Hargrave had been appointed Attorney- General, mid that the Govern moot intended to confine the business of tho Session, if…

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New South Wales Parliament Legislative Council. Wednesday, April 4

The Yass Courier · Saturday 14 April 1860 · page 4

In answer to questions, it was said by the Colonial Secretory that the Government would issue a new Commission of the Peace as soon as the subject could be…

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New South Wales Parliament Legislative Assembly. Wednesday, April, 11

The Yass Courier · Saturday 21 April 1860 · page 3

ASSESSMENT ON STOCK.--In answer to Mr. Piddington, the Colonial Trensurer said the amount of assessment money overdue and unpaid for 1859 was £1631. Three months…

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New South Wales Parliament Legislative Assembly. Wednesday, April 18

The Yass Courier · Saturday 28 April 1860 · page 3

THE HOUSE went into Committee of Supply, and passed £11,179 for the salaries of officers and the working expenses of the electric telegraph department; £67,850 fur the…

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New South Wales Parliament. Legislative Council. Wednesday, April 25

The Yass Courier · Wednesday 2 May 1860 · page 3

THE President announced that Mr. Montefiore had resigned his seat. The Governor-General seut down a reply to the address of the Council on the subject…

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New South Wales Parliament

The Yass Courier · Wednesday 16 May 1860 · page 3

On Tuesday in the Legislative Assembly Mr. Scott gave notice that he would move the expediency of passing a short Bill to facilitate the sale of public lands by free…

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New South Wales Parliament

The Yass Courier · Wednesday 23 May 1860 · page 2

IN the Legislative Assembly, on Wednesday, Mr. Lucas gave notice that on Friday he would ask for leave to introduce a Bill to regulate Chinese…

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The Assembly met at half-past three o'clock. the Tumut Election

Goulburn Herald · Saturday 26 May 1860 · page 2

Mr. FORSTER asked the hon. the Secretary for Lands—1. "Has the Colonial Secretary written to the returning-officer for the electoral district of the Tumut, directing, notwithstanding the irregularities…

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New South Wales Parliament Legislative Council. Thursday, May 24

The Yass Courier · Wednesday 30 May 1860 · page 3

CHURCH OF ENGLAND SYNOD BILL.-- Mr. Deas Thomson brought up the report of the Select Committee on this bill, and proposed that the second reading should…

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New South [?]ales Parliament Legislative Assembly. Tuesday, 29Th May

The Yass Courier · Saturday 2 June 1860 · page 3

THE ROAD TO KIANDRA.-- Mr. Wilson wished to ask the hen, the Premier,-- "What steps the Government have taken, or intend to take, to facilitate…

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New South Wales Parliament Legislative Assembly. Friday, June 1

The Yass Courier · Wednesday 6 June 1860 · page 3

WATER RIGHTS AT ADELONG.--Mr. Wilson asked the honorable the Secretary for Lands, "If Mr. Clocte, the commissioner for the Southern gold…

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