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

Politics & elections, 1874

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Prorogation of Parliament

The Yass Courier · Tuesday 30 June 1874 · page 3

ON Thursday, in the Legislative Council, Mr. Docker moved the resolution standing in his name, expressive of regret as to the course which the Executive had determined to pursue with…

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Opening of Parliament

Goulburn Evening Penny Post, and Southern Counties General Advertiser · Thursday 5 November 1874 · page 3

THE fourth Session of the seventh Parliament of New South Wales was opened by his Excellency the Governor yesterday. The weather was very warm, but the prevalence of a fierce hot wind did…

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Parliament. Tuesday. November 3

The Yass Courier · Friday 6 November 1874 · page 3

Parliament was opened by the Governor on Tuesday last, with the customary formalities. There was a large attendance, including Commodore Goodonough, and most of the newly…

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Opening of Parliament

The Burrowa News · Saturday 7 November 1874 · page 2

THE last session of the present Parliament was opened at noon this day, by his Excellency the Governor. The shrubs and flowers lately planted in front of the parliamentary buildings, have…

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New South Wales Parliament. Wednesday, November 4

Goulburn Evening Penny Post, and Southern Counties General Advertiser · Saturday 7 November 1874 · page 1

IN the Legislative Council, The louse proceeded to pass the sessional orders. Mr. Daker was reappointed Chairman of Committees of the whole House, and returned thanks for…

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Parliament of New South Wales. Tuesday, November 3Rd

The Burrowa News · Saturday 7 November 1874 · page 2

In the Legislative Assembly,— On the motion of Mr. Cooper, a select committee was appointed to frame an address in reply to the opening speech. The committee, after an absence…

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New South Wales Parliament. Friday, November 6

Goulburn Evening Penny Post, and Southern Counties General Advertiser · Tuesday 10 November 1874 · page 4

IN the Legislative Assembly. Ministers stated in answer to questions : That the Most Rev. Dr. Vaughan is the present rector of St. John’s College, and that he was elected to that…

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New South Wales Parliament. Friday, November 11

Goulburn Evening Penny Post, and Southern Counties General Advertiser · Thursday 12 November 1874 · page 4

IN the Legislative Assembly. Mr. Macleay presented a petition, signed by 2400 residents of Gundagai and adjacent districts in favour of the construction of a branch railway…

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New South Wales Parliament. Wednesday, November 11

Goulburn Evening Penny Post, and Southern Counties General Advertiser · Saturday 14 November 1874 · page 4

IN the Legislative Assembly— Ministers stated, in answer to questions, that it was not the intention of the Government to introduce a bill during the present session for the better…

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Parliament of New South Wales. Wednesday, November 4

The Burrowa News · Saturday 14 November 1874 · page 4

At the meeting of Legislative Council.— Mr. Docker called the attention of the House to the fact that copies of certain documents laid upon the table yesterday ahad appeared in the…

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Parliament of New South Wales. Tuesday, November 10

The Burrowa News · Saturday 14 November 1874 · page 2

IN the Legislative Assembly,— Mr. Parkes brought up the Electoral Act Amendment Bill, which was read a first time, and its second reading was fixed for this day week…

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New South Wales Parliament. Wednesday, November 13

Goulburn Evening Penny Post, and Southern Counties General Advertiser · Tuesday 17 November 1874 · page 4

In the Legislative Assembly— Mr. Raphael moved the second reading of the Sydney Corporation Act Amendment Bill. Mr. Driver had never heard any reasons in…

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New South Wales Parliament. Tuesday, November 17

Goulburn Evening Penny Post, and Southern Counties General Advertiser · Thursday 19 November 1874 · page 4

IN the Legislative Assembly— Mr. Speaker intimated that he had received a letter from Mr. James Rodd, which contained the resignation of his seat as member for the…

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Parliament of New Sooth Wales. Tuesday, November 17

The Burrowa News · Saturday 21 November 1874 · page 2

IN the Legislative Assembly,— Mr. Parkes brought up the Insane Law Amendment Bill, which was read a first time, and its second reading fixed for this day week…

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Parliament of New South Wales. Wednesday, November 11

The Burrowa News · Saturday 21 November 1874 · page 4

IN the Legislative Council,— It was agreed, on the motion of Mr. Fairfax, that there be laid on the table of this House a return, showing—1. The names of Public Schools…

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New South Wales Parliament. Friday, November 20

Goulburn Evening Penny Post, and Southern Counties General Advertiser · Tuesday 24 November 1874 · page 4

IN the Legislative Assembly— Leave was given to Mr. Jacob to introduce the Sale of Colonial Wines Regulation Act Repeal Bill, and to Mr. Teece to introduce the Gouiburn Cattle…

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Parliament. Legislative Assembly. Tuesday, November 24

The Yass Courier · Friday 27 November 1874 · page 3

NORTH YASS RECREATION RESERVE. -- Mr. Fitzpatrick asked the Secretary for Lauds -- When will the recreation reserve at North Yass be handed over to the Municipal Council of Yass?…

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News by Telegraph. Defeat of the Ministry. Parliament Prorogued. a Dissolution Imminent. Sydney, Thursday, 11.8 a.m

The Yass Courier · Friday 27 November 1874 · page 2

A dissolution is imminent, owing to the defeat of the Government on the Gardiner release question. Mr. Combes's motion that the House go into…

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Parliament of New South Wales. Wednesday, November 18

The Burrowa News · Saturday 28 November 1874 · page 4

In the Legislative Council,— The House went into Committee for the further consideration of the Criminal Law Consolidation and Amendment Bill. In the preliminary part…

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Parliament of New South Wales. Tuesday, November 24

The Burrowa News · Saturday 28 November 1874 · page 3

Mr. Combes moved that the House go into Committee to take into consideration the minute of his Excellency the Governor on the subject of the release of the prisoner Gardiner, which was…

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