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

Politics & elections, 1889

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General Boulanger and the French Elections. LONDON, Sept. 14

Goulburn Evening Penny Post · Tuesday 17 September 1889 · page 4

Though the nomination of General Boulanger for the French elections has been refused by the Prefect of the Seine, a committee have undertaken his candidature, and are running him for…

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Elections in France LONDON, Sept. 16

Goulburn Evening Penny Post · Tuesday 17 September 1889 · page 2

There is intense excitement over the elections in France, which are to take place on Sunday next. It is reported that the French Cabinet are discussing the advisableness of placing Paris…

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Parliament

The Burrangong Argus · Saturday 21 September 1889 · page 2

THE action of the Postmaster-General (Mr. O’Connor) in selling to Messrs. Tate and Co. the right of advertising on the back of postage stumps issued in the colony for one year for £3000 has…

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The Election in France. LONDON, Sept. 23

Goulburn Evening Penny Post · Tuesday 24 September 1889 · page 2

The results of the election in France, so far as the returns have been received, show that in 180 elections 77 Republican candidates were successful, while in 67 cases second ballots will be…

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News by Cable. The French Elections. LONDON, Sept. 23

Goulburn Evening Penny Post · Thursday 26 September 1889 · page 4

M. JULES FERRY was defeated by M. Clemenceau The elections have resulted as follows:—One hundred and sixty-seven Moderato Republicans,…

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Parliament

The Burrangong Argus · Saturday 28 September 1889 · page 2

IN the Legislative Council on Tuesday a message was received from the Assembly, stating that the amendment made by the Council in the Payment of Members Bill had been agreed to, and adding…

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News by Cable. The French Election. LONDON, Sept. 27

Goulburn Evening Penny Post · Saturday 28 September 1889 · page 4

The election of Comte Dillon to the Chamber has been confirmed. The election of M. Henri Rochefort for Belleville has been annulled…

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Parliament

The Burrangong Argus · Saturday 5 October 1889 · page 2

THE Assembly on Wednesday resumed the consideration of the Casual Labour Board items on the additional Estimates, Some of the members of the Opposition having made serious imputations…

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The Elections in the United States. LONDON, Oct. 3

Goulburn Evening Penny Post · Saturday 5 October 1889 · page 3

The Republican party in the United States have gained a number of seats in Washington Territory and in North and South Dakota. The Republicans have a majority of six in Congress,…

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Special Telegrams. [Greville's Telegram Company.] Prorogation of Parliament. Sydney

The Yass Courier · Friday 11 October 1889 · page 2

The Governor prorogued Parliament at noon to-day, until the 5th of November. There was a large attendance of members and spectators. Tke speech was short, giving a resume of the…

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The Prorogation of Parliament

Goulburn Evening Penny Post · Saturday 12 October 1889 · page 3

The long expected propagation of Parliament took place at noon on Thursday. There was the usual crowd of spectators in Macquaris-street and the balconies of the houses opposite…

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Election for Elgin. LONDON, Oct. 9

Goulburn Evening Penny Post · Saturday 12 October 1889 · page 6

Mr. Seymour Keay, a Home Ruler, has been returned for Elgin and Naira shires, in the room of the late Mr. C. H. Anderson, Q.C., who sat as a Gladstonian Liberal. Mr. Keay won his…

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The Newcastle Election.—A Freetrade Victory

Goulburn Evening Penny Post · Tuesday 15 October 1889 · page 4

THE polling for Newcastle took place on Saturday, with the following result:—James Curley, freetrader, 2173; William Grahame, protectionist, 2022; informal votes, 61. Majority for…

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Parliamentary Election. LONDON, Oct. 12

Goulburn Evening Penny Post · Thursday 17 October 1889 · page 4

The Hon. E. Hubbard, M.P. for Buckingham, having been raised to the peerage, a fresh election for the constituency has taken place. Mr. Verney, a Home Ruler, was returned by a…

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The Late Disorder in Parliament

The Burrowa News · Friday 25 October 1889 · page 2

The following letter to the S. M. Herald from Mr. W. E. Abbott, member for the Upper Hunter, and a respectable intelligent protectionist, speaks for itself…

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Corrupt and Illegal Practices at Elections

The Burrowa News · Friday 25 October 1889 · page 2

THE advisableness of controlling the expense and stamping out the corruption so commonly prevailing in one form or other at elections cannot be…

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Election for Brighton. LONDON, Oct. 25

Goulburn Evening Penny Post · Tuesday 29 October 1889 · page 4

The election for Brighton, to fill vacancy caused by the death of Sir Win. Tindal Robertson, who committed suicide during a period of mental depression, took place to-day. Mr…

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English Municipal Elections. LONDON, Nov. 2

Goulburn Evening Penny Post · Tuesday 5 November 1889 · page 4

The municipal elections, which have been taking place throughout England during the past week, are generally favorable to the Liberal party…

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News by Cable. The Election of Primate. LONDON, Nov. 19

Goulburn Evening Penny Post · Thursday 21 November 1889 · page 2

The Rock denounces Bishop Kennion for his notion in protesting against the election of Canon Saumarez Smith as Bishop of Sydney and Primate of Australia…

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The Opening of Parliament. Sydney

Goulburn Evening Penny Post · Tuesday 26 November 1889 · page 2

PARLIAMENT was opened to-day with the usual ceremony. The Governor's speech was as follows:— Honorable Gentlemen of the Legislative…

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