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Politics & elections, 1866

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Our Parliament

Illawarra Mercury · Tuesday 24 July 1866 · page 2

"The express image of the People." Burke. MY SON.—The Honorable John Hay, M.P. for Central Cumberland, is a man of about fifty years of…

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Our Parliament

Illawarra Mercury · Tuesday 7 August 1866 · page 2

"The express image of the People." Burke. MY SON,—Samuel Aaron Joseph, Esq., is one of the members for West Sydney, and, as his name…

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Our Parliament

Illawarra Mercury · Tuesday 28 August 1866 · page 2

"The express image of the People." Burke. My Son.—James Ruthven Kemp. Esq., M.P., for Bathurst is a man of middle size and middle age,…

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Polling for Illawarra

The Kiama Independent, and Shoalhaven Advertiser · Thursday 13 September 1866 · page 3

THE polling for the electorate of Illawarra took place yesterday, and was carried on throughout the day in a most quiet and [?]aceable manner. There was not the…

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Our Parliament

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 14 September 1866 · page 2

"The express image of the People." Burke. My Son.—Benjamin Lee. Esq., M.P., for West Maitland is a young man who, on his first return to…

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News by the Last Mail. Closing of Parliament the Queen's Speech

Illawarra Mercury · Tuesday 16 October 1866 · page 2

'Home News Office,' Friday afternoon, 3 o'clock. Their lordships assembled at 1 o'clock. The Royal Commissioners took their seats in front of the Throne attired in their ermine and crimson robes. The…

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Election of Delegates to the Church of England Synod

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 23 November 1866 · page 2

Pursuant to notice, a meeting of the members of the Church of England residing in this district was held in the Church of England Schoolroom, Terrara, this afternoon, for the purpose of electing two…

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Going into Parliament

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 7 December 1866 · page 4

We have seen that there are strong reasons why a rich man should wish to go into Parliament, As it is often put, the House of Commons is the most enjoyable club in London. It is the…

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Prorogation of Parliament

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 28 December 1866 · page 2

Parliament was prorogued on Saturday last until the 5th of February. His Excellency closed the session with the following speech:—HONORABLE GENTLEMEN OF THE LEGISLATIVE…

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