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

Politics & elections, 1875

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New South Wales Parliament. Wednesday, August 4

Goulburn Evening Penny Post, and Southern Counties General Advertiser · Saturday 7 August 1875 · page 6

IN the Legislative Assembly, Mr. Docker moved that the House approves of the joint contract made by Sir Dainiel Cooper, Bart., and Thomas Russell, Esq., on behalf of the…

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Parliament of New South Wales. Friday, July 30

The Burrowa News · Saturday 7 August 1875 · page 3

In the Legislative Council,— It was stated by Mr. Docker, in reply to Mr. Weekes, that communications had been received, attributing the illness of men on board her…

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Parliament of New South Wales. Wednesday, July 27

The Burrowa News · Saturday 7 August 1875 · page 4

In the Legislative Assembly,— The House went into committee for the further consideration of the Legislative Council's amendments on the Land Acts Amendment Bill…

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New South Wales Parliament. Friday, August 6

Goulburn Evening Penny Post, and Southern Counties General Advertiser · Tuesday 10 August 1875 · page 2

IN the Legislative Council, The Nuisances Prevention Bill was received from the Assembly, and, on the motion of Mr Docker, read a first time…

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New South Wales Parliament. Monday, August 9

Goulburn Evening Penny Post, and Southern Counties General Advertiser · Thursday 12 August 1875 · page 3

IN the Legislative Council,— Messages were reported from the Governer notifying that his Excellency, in the name of her Majesty, had assented to the Australasia Coal…

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Prorogation of Parliament

The Burrangong Argus · Saturday 14 August 1875 · page 2

PARLIAMENT was prorogued at noon, on Wednessap, by the Governor in person. The following was His Excellency’s speech :—• “ HONORABLE GENTLEMEN OF THE LEGISLATIVE…

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New South Wales Parliament Wednesday, August 11

Goulburn Evening Penny Post, and Southern Counties General Advertiser · Saturday 14 August 1875 · page 6

IN the Legislative Assembly,— The Speaker announced messages from the Governor notifying Ms Excellency’s assent to the Prevention of Nuisances Bill, the Custody of…

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Parliament of New South Wales. Friday, August 6

The Burrowa News · Saturday 14 August 1875 · page 2

In the Legislative Council,— The House again went into committee to consider the report from the conference on the disagreements of the Council and Assembly on…

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Parliament of New South Wales. Wednesday, August 4

The Burrowa News · Saturday 14 August 1875 · page 4

In the Legislative Assembly,— The House went into committee to consider the Legislative Council's message on the Land Acts Amendment Bill…

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Statistics of Parliament

The Goulburn Herald and Chronicle · Saturday 28 August 1875 · page 3

THERE are a few [?]ts, which it is usual to collato at the close of a session and which we may briefly record, if only out of respect to the collective wisdom of the people. They show an immense consumption…

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Further Prorogation of Parliament

The Goulburn Herald and Chronicle · Wednesday 8 September 1875 · page 2

FURTHER PROROGATION OF PARLIAMENT.—Parliament has been further prorogued by proclamation to the 10th October. THE GOULBURN QUARTER SESSIONS commence…

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The Upper Hunter Election

The Goulburn Herald and Chronicle · Saturday 9 October 1875 · page 3

Mr. Hungerford has obtained what he considers sufficient evidence to oust Mr. Mc Elhona from his seat for this electorate, and will present a petition against the…

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New South Wales Parliament. Tuesday, November 16

Goulburn Evening Penny Post, and Southern Counties General Advertiser · Thursday 18 November 1875 · page 3

[?] the Legislative Council, — His Excellency attended at noon, and opened the session of Parliament with a speech, the substance of which appeared in a telegram in our last…

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Parliament New South Wales. Tuesday, November 17

The Burrowa News · Saturday 20 November 1875 · page 2

THE second session of the eighth Parliament of New South Wales, under its present constitution, was opened by his Excellency the Governor, at noon, at the Legislative Council Chambers, with…

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New South Wales Parliament. Wednesday, November 17

Goulburn Evening Penny Post, and Southern Counties General Advertiser · Saturday 20 November 1875 · page 6

IN the Legislative Council,— The House proceeded to Government House, there to present to the Governor their address in reply to his Excellency’s opening speech; and on their…

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New South Wales Parliament. Friday, November 19

Goulburn Evening Penny Post, and Southern Counties General Advertiser · Tuesday 23 November 1875 · page 4

IN the Legislative Assembly,— In answer to questions, Ministers stated that the Colonial Treasurer had been instructed to engage the services of a hydraulic engineer ; that the…

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New South Wales Parliament. Tuesday, November 23

Goulburn Evening Penny Post, and Southern Counties General Advertiser · Thursday 25 November 1875 · page 4

IN the Legislative Assembly,— Mr. Meyer obtained leave to bring in a bill to amend the jury law ; and Mr. Cohen to amend the Secret Bills of Sale Act, 19 Vic., No. 2. This bill…

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New South Wales Parliament. Wednesday, November 24

Goulburn Evening Penny Post, and Southern Counties General Advertiser · Saturday 27 November 1875 · page 3

IN the Legislative Council, — On the motion of Mr. Docker, it was agreed that Sir George Tunes be Chairman of Committees of the Whole House during the present session, and until…

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Parliament of New South Wales. Wednesday, November 17

The Burrowa News · Saturday 27 November 1875 · page 4

The the Legislative Council.— The House proceeded to Government House, there to present to the Governor their address in reply to his Excellency's opening speech…

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Parliament of New South Wales. Friday, November 19

The Burrowa News · Saturday 27 November 1875 · page 2

IN the Legislative Assembly,— In answer to questions, Ministers stated that the Colonial Treasurer had been instructed to engage the services of a hydraulic engineer; that…

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