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

Politics & elections, 1875

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Correspondence. the Municipal Elections. To the Editor of the Yass Courier

The Yass Courier · Tuesday 26 January 1875 · page 2

SIR, -- As there is about to be some alteration in the Municipal Council, I would make a suggestion to the aldermen in a friendly manner, which, if taken in the same spirit as it is offered,…

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Opening of Parliament

Goulburn Evening Penny Post, and Southern Counties General Advertiser · Thursday 28 January 1875 · page 4

PARLIAMENT was opened at noon on Wednesday, by commission. Very little interest appeared to be taken in the proceedings by the public. Precisely at 12 o’clock, the President of the…

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Opening of Parliament. (From the Evening News.)

The Yass Courier · Friday 29 January 1875 · page 2

PARLIAMENT was opened at noon on Wednesday, by commission. Very little interest appeared to be taken in the proceedings by the public. Precisely at 12 o'clock, the President of the Legislative Council (the Hon. John Hay), preceded by the Usher…

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New South Wales Parliament. Thursday, January 28

Goulburn Evening Penny Post, and Southern Counties General Advertiser · Saturday 30 January 1875 · page 2

IN the Legislative Council,— At noon the Parliament was opened with the usual constitutional and ceremonial forms. Shortly after noon the Governor and suite…

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New South Wales Parliament Friday, January 29

Goulburn Evening Penny Post, and Southern Counties General Advertiser · Tuesday 2 February 1875 · page 4

IN the Legislative Council,— The President took the chair at noon, and the Council proceeded' to Government House, there to present their address in reply to his Excellency’s…

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Municipal Election

Goulburn Evening Penny Post, and Southern Counties General Advertiser · Tuesday 2 February 1875 · page 2

A MEETING of ratepayers was held in the council chambers at noon to-day, far the election of three aldermen to serve the ratepayers in the several wards of this municipality…

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Municipal Election

The Goulburn Herald and Chronicle · Wednesday 3 February 1875 · page 2

THE nomination for aldermen and auditors was held at noon yesterday at the council chamber. There was but a small attendance of ratepayers. The Mayor and Returning-Officer presided, and…

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Goulburn Volunteers — Election of Ensign

The Goulburn Herald and Chronicle · Wednesday 3 February 1875 · page 2

On Monday night after drill a meeting of the company was held at the court-house for the purpose at electing a member of the company to fill the position of ensign, which has been vacant for some…

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New South Wales Parliament. Tuesday, February 2

Goulburn Evening Penny Post, and Southern Counties General Advertiser · Thursday 4 February 1875 · page 4

IN the Legislative Council, Sir William Manning and Mr. Grahame were sworn and took their seats. The President reported the receipt of a message…

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Parliament. Legislative Council. Tuesday, February 2

The Yass Courier · Friday 5 February 1875 · page 4

THE CRISIS. -- Mr. Samuel, referring to the present, position of public affairs, desired to state, for the information of hon. members, that the. hon. the Premier having on Friday last…

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Municipal Election

The Yass Courier · Friday 5 February 1875 · page 2

THE nomination for aldermen and auditors was held in the Municipal Council Chamber, at noon, last Tuesday. Amongst those present we noticed the Mayor (Mr. T. Colls) and Aldermen Sampson…

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New South Wales Parliament. Thursday, February 4

Goulburn Evening Penny Post, and Southern Counties General Advertiser · Saturday 6 February 1875 · page 4

IN the Legislative Assembly— Mr. Lloyd said, in answer to Mr. Piddington, that he did not consider it expedient under present circumstances to make a statement respecting the…

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Parliament of New South Wales. Thursday, January 28

The Burrowa News · Saturday 6 February 1875 · page 4

IN the Legislative Council,—At noon the Parliament was opened with the usual constitutional and ceremonial forms. Shortly after noon the Governor and suite…

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Parliament of New South Wales. Tuesday, February2 2

The Burrowa News · Saturday 6 February 1875 · page 2

IN the Legislative Assembly,—Mr. Speaker reported the receipt of a message from the Governor in reply to the opening speech, and also a message from his Excellency…

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Municipal Council—election of Mayor

The Goulburn Herald and Chronicle · Saturday 6 February 1875 · page 4

THE municipal council met at noon yesterday for the purpose of electing a mayor for the ensuing year. The retiring mayor presided. All the aldermen were present except Aldermen White and Furner…

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Election of Mayor

Goulburn Evening Penny Post, and Southern Counties General Advertiser · Saturday 6 February 1875 · page 2

A MEETING of the aldermen of the borough of Goulburn was held in the council church as at noon yesterday for the purpose of electing one of their number to serve in the capacity of Mayor for the…

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Parliament. Legislative Assembly. Wednesday, February 3

The Yass Courier · Tuesday 9 February 1875 · page 2

THE CRISIS.--Mr. Parkesis stated, in answer to a question, that he had just received a note from the Governor, stating that Sir William Manning was still engaged in forming a…

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The Municipal Election. Hume Ward

The Yass Courier · Tuesday 9 February 1875 · page 2

THE polling for tho election of an alderman for the above ward took place on Saturday last. Alderman Sampson acted as presiding-officer, and Messrs. Beverley and Wincote acted as…

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New South Wales Parliament. Tuesday, February 9

Goulburn Evening Penny Post, and Southern Counties General Advertiser · Thursday 11 February 1875 · page 4

IN the Legislative Council, The President informed the House that he had received a letter from the Private Secretary to his Excellency the Governor announcing the…

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Parliament. Legislative Council. Tuesday, February 9

The Yass Courier · Friday 12 February 1875 · page 3

NEW MEMBER. -- The President informed the House that he had received a letter from the Private; Secretary to his Excellency the Governor announcing the appointment of Mr. W. B. Dalley as a member of the Council…

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