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

Politics & elections, 1888

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The Election for Merthyr. LONDON, August 23

Goulburn Evening Penny Post · Saturday 25 August 1888 · page 4

Mr. William Pritchard Morgan, who discovered rich auriferous deposits near Dolgelly, in North Wales, has announced his intention to contest the election for the seat in the House of…

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Redfern Election.—Protectionist Victory

Goulburn Evening Penny Post · Tuesday 11 September 1888 · page 4

THE polling for the election of a member to represent the electorate of Redfern in the Legislative Assembly took place on Saturday and resulted in the return of Mr. J. P. Howe,…

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Redfern Election

Crookwell Gazette · Friday 14 September 1888 · page 2

THE election of a member to represent Redfern in the Legislative Assembly took place on Saturday last. The candidates were Mr. J. P. Howe (Protectionist) and Mr. J. A. Martin…

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Opening of Parliament. Sydney

Goulburn Evening Penny Post · Tuesday 23 October 1888 · page 3

PARLIAMENT was opened to-day with the usual ceremony in the presence of a large attendance. The following is the Governor's speech:— Honorable gentleman of the Legislative Council…

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Opening of Parliament

Goulburn Evening Penny Post · Thursday 25 October 1888 · page 4
Also in Goulburn Herald

THE third session of the thirteenth Parliament of New South Wales was opened with the customary ceremonies by his Excellency the Governor at noon n Tuesday. There was a large…

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Opening of Parliament

Crookwell Gazette · Friday 26 October 1888 · page 2

After a recess of just three months' duration, Parliament war officially opened by his Excellency the Governor at noon on Tuesday, the ceremony being conducted with befitting…

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Members of Parliament and the Melbourne Cup

Goulburn Evening Penny Post · Saturday 27 October 1888 · page 6

Mr. Crouch, M.P., was a man with a grievance on Wednesday. He and his brother members had received invitations for themselves and their wives to visit the Melbourne Exhibition…

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Election of a Leader of the Opposition

Goulburn Evening Penny Post · Saturday 27 October 1888 · page 3

The Opposition party held a large meeting on Thursday afternoon, Mr. Dalton, M.L.A., being in the chair, and having discussed the political situation…

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The Election for Merthyr Tydvil. LONDON, Oct. 29

Goulburn Evening Penny Post · Thursday 1 November 1888 · page 4

Mr. W. P. Morgan, who has been returned to the House of Commons for Merthyr Tydvil by a majority of 2200 votes, was elected in defiance of the advice given by Mr. Gladstone…

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The Presidential Election. London, October 27

The Yass Courier · Friday 2 November 1888 · page 2

A private letter recently written by Sir Lionel Sackville-West, British Minister at Washington, to an elector has been interpreted as inviting British naturalised Americans to vote for the…

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The Municipal Elections in England. LONDON, Nov. 2

Goulburn Evening Penny Post · Saturday 3 November 1888 · page 4

The Municipal elections which have just taken place have resulted in the return of candidates favourable to the Conservatives…

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The Presidential Election in America. LONDON, Oct. 27

Goulburn Evening Penny Post · Saturday 3 November 1888 · page 6

A private letter recently, written by Sir Lionel Sackville-West, British Minister at Washington, to an elector, has been interpreted as inviting British naturalised Americans to vote…

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The Presidential Election in America. LONDON, Nov. 5

Goulburn Evening Penny Post · Tuesday 6 November 1888 · page 2

The popular feeling in the United States in connection with the Presidential election is strongly in favour of the re-election of President Cleveland. Both parties are certain of success…

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News by Cable. The Presidential Election. LONDON, Nov. 7

Goulburn Evening Penny Post · Thursday 8 November 1888 · page 2

The New York Herald announces that General Benjamin Harrison, the Republican candidate for the Presidential election, has carried the New York State. It is believed that ho will be…

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The English Municipal Elections. LONDON, Nov. 6

Goulburn Evening Penny Post · Thursday 8 November 1888 · page 2

The municipal elections which have taken place throughout the United Kingdom have resulted in a large gain for the Liberal party…

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The Presidential Election in America. LONDON, Nov. 9

Goulburn Evening Penny Post · Saturday 10 November 1888 · page 4

The final returns have been received in connection with the Presidential election. The numbers are:—General Harrison, 233; President Cleveland, 168. General Harrison has…

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News by Cable. The Presidential Election in America. LONDON, Nov 7

Goulburn Evening Penny Post · Saturday 10 November 1888 · page 3

The latest returns give General Harrison 218 votes, and President Cleveland 183. Mr. Hill has been elected Governor of New York State, and Mr. Grant Mayor of New York…

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The Presidential Election in America. LONDON, Nov 12

Goulburn Evening Penny Post · Tuesday 13 November 1888 · page 2

The Republicans have a majority of four in the United States Senate…

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The Election of Governors

Goulburn Evening Penny Post · Saturday 17 November 1888 · page 4

THE Premier of New South Wales has been in communication with the Government of Queensland in reference to the appointment of the Governors for the…

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