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

Politics & elections, 1879

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Parliament. Legislative Council. Thursday, February 6

The Yass Courier · Tuesday 11 February 1879 · page 3

Mr. Darley moved that the House resolve itself into committee, to consider the details of tho Married Women's Relief Bill. He explained that it was almost a reprint of English Acts,…

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Yass Municipal Council. Election of Mayor

The Yass Courier · Tuesday 11 February 1879 · page 2

ON last Friday afternoon a special meeting of thy Municipal Council was held' for the purpose of electing one of the aldermen as Mayor for the ensuing year. The aldermen present were--Messrs…

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Election of Mayor in Goulburn

Goulburn and Queanbeyan Evening Penny Post · Tuesday 11 February 1879 · page 3

YESTERDAY at noon the retiring Mayor, Alderman Ball, presided at a meeting to elect a Mayor for the ensuing municipal year. Aldermen Wm. Davies, M.L.A., W. Wardle, G. Martyr, T. W. Jacob,…

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Parliament. Legislative Assembly. Tuesday, February 11

The Yass Courier · Friday 14 February 1879 · page 3

The Speaker announced that he had received a petition against the election of Mr. Rouse for Mudgee, and, on the motion of Sir Henry Parkes, it was referred to the Committee of…

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The West Bourke Election

The Burrowa News · Friday 21 March 1879 · page 4

THE following notification in reference to the West Bourke election appeared in the Government Gazette of 28th Feb.:— "Legislative Assembly.—I here by notify…

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Parliament. Legislative Council. Thursday, March 20

The Yass Courier · Tuesday 25 March 1879 · page 3

The Additional Judge Bill was received from the Assembly, and on the motion of Sir John Robertson was read the first time. The Felons Apprehension Bill was returned…

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Parliament Privileges Bill

The Burrowa News · Friday 28 March 1879 · page 2

IN the Legislative Assembly, on Wednesday night, the Speaker reported the following message from the Legislative Council:—Mr. Speaker,—…

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Parliament. Legislative Assembly. Wednesday, April 16

The Yass Courier · Friday 18 April 1879 · page 3

Sir Henry Parkes, while adverting to the several propositions that have been made concerning the visit of the Prince of Wales to Sydney, while the International Exhibition was being…

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Parliament. Legislative Council. Thursday, April 17

The Yass Courier · Tuesday 22 April 1879 · page 4

A message was received from the Lieu had assented to the Small Debts Act Further tenant-Governor, notifying that his Excellency Extension Bill…

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Parliament. Legislative Council. Tuesday, April 22

The Yass Courier · Friday 25 April 1879 · page 4

The Patents Law Amendment Bill passed its final stages, and was returned to the Assembly with amendments. Sir John Robertson moved the House into…

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Parliament. Legislative Council. Thursday, April 21

The Yass Courier · Tuesday 29 April 1879 · page 4

The Temporary Supply Bill, No. 5 (£117,00(J), was received from the Assembly and, on the motion of Sir John Robertson, it was read the first time, Preventive Standing…

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Parliament. Legislative Council. Tuesday, April 29

The Yass Courier · Friday 2 May 1879 · page 4

A message was received from the Lieutenant Governor notifying that his Excellency has assented to the Tempory Supply Bill No. 5. Mr. Dalley made a personal explanation…

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Parliament. Legislative Council. Thursday, May 1

The Yass Courier · Tuesday 6 May 1879 · page 4

A message was received from the Assembly notifying the disagreement of that Chamber with certain amendments of the Council in the Supreme Court (additional Judge) Bill, and…

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Parliament. Legislative Council. Tuesday, May 6

The Yass Courier · Friday 9 May 1879 · page 4

SIR JOHN ROBERTSON moved that the House de now resolve itself into committee of the whole to consider the Assembly's message in reference to the Parliamentary Powers and…

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Parliament. Legislative Council. Wednesday, May 7

The Yass Courier · Tuesday 13 May 1879 · page 4

A message was received from his Excellency the Lieutenant-Governor, notifying that he had assented to the Hunter-street and Redfern Tramway Bill…

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Parliament. Legislative Council. Tuesday, May 13

The Yass Courier · Friday 16 May 1879 · page 4

Mr. Charles Campbell brought up the report from the Select Committee on the Parliamentary Powers and Privileges Bill, in reference to the Assembly's message of the…

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High Words in Parliament

Goulburn and Queanbeyan Evening Penny Post · Tuesday 20 May 1879 · page 3

MR. Garrett having abandoned his action for libel against Mr. McElhone, owing to Mr. McElhone pleading Parliamentary privilege, the Premier rose in the House and said…

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Parliament. Legislative Council. Thursday, May 15

The Yass Courier · Tuesday 20 May 1879 · page 4

Mr. Holt moved the second reacting of the Barristers and Attorneys Bill, which he said was to amalgamate the profession of barristers attorneys, and solicitors. -- Mr. De Salis…

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Parliament. Legislative Council. Tuesday, May 20

The Yass Courier · Friday 23 May 1879 · page 4

Mr. De Salis, on a motion for adjournment, drew attention to the District Courts Act, as containing a provision which enabled the Government to appoint an additional judge, which was…

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Parliament. Legislative Council. Wednesday, May 21

The Yass Courier · Tuesday 27 May 1879 · page 4

A message was received notifying that his Excellency the Lieutenant - Governor had assented to the Hanks Liabilities and Assets Publication Extension Bill…

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