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Murray · Politics & elections

Politics & elections, 1861

221 stories in Murray's papers · page 10 of 12

New South Wales Parliament

The Border Post · Wednesday 25 September 1861 · page 1

In the Assembly on the 17th, Mr. Cowper tendered a ministerial statement with reference to the adverse vote of the House on the previous Friday, on the Church and…

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By Electric Telegraph. Melbourne. Thursday Night. the Parliament

The Pastoral Times and Deniliquin Telegraph · Friday 27 September 1861 · page 2

The Legislative Council, last night, by a majority of seventeen to four, carried a motion against the Occupation Licenses, and resolved to address the Governor to stay their operation until legally…

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Victorian Parliament

The Border Post · Saturday 28 September 1861 · page 2

On Tuesday, the business transacted in the House was unimportant. The Assembly adjourned till the 22nd October, when the financial statement is to be brought forward…

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New South Wales Parliament

The Border Post · Saturday 28 September 1861 · page 2

In the Assembly on the 13th inst:-In answer to Mr. Love, Mr. Cowper expressed his regret that, without the knowledge of the Government, the Australian Agricultural…

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New South Wales Parliament

The Border Post · Wednesday 2 October 1861 · page 1

In the [?] on Tuesday the 24th [?]:—In answer to a question of Mr. Hari to when certain correspondence, [?] general [?], would be laid upon the…

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New South Wales Parliament

The Border Post · Saturday 5 October 1861 · page 1

The Council on the 26th, was occupied with the second reading of the Lands Alienation Bill. After a slight show of opposition from Mr. Darvall, Mr. Campbell, Mr. Dens…

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New South Wales Parliament. Legislative Assembly. Friday, Sept 27. Electric Telegraph Offices

The Albury Banner and Wodonga Express · Saturday 5 October 1861 · page 2

Mr. MARKHAM desired to ask the Colonial Treasurer the question of which he had given notice for yesterday, “ If it is the intention of the Government to cause the business of the…

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New South Wales Parliament

The Border Post · Wednesday 9 October 1861 · page 1

In the Connell on the 1st, the Chinese Immigration Bill was read a first time This measure is a very stringent one, in the form it has passed the Assembly. No vessel may…

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NEW South Wales Parliament

The Border Post · Saturday 12 October 1861 · page 1

On the 2nd, the Council was occupied with the second reading o! the Lauds' Occupation Bill. Some faint opposition was offered, but ultimately the measure was read a second…

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New South Wales Parliament

The Border Post · Saturday 19 October 1861 · page 2

The Council, on the 10th, was again occupied with the Land Bills. The thud clause was agreed to alter an ineffectual attempt to carry an amendment…

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New South Wales Parliament

The Border Post · Wednesday 23 October 1861 · page 1

The great event of the weeks has been the passing of the Lard Bills through the Upear House. The Royal Assent has subsequently been given. Free Selection will thus be the…

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Victorian Parliament

The Border Post · Saturday 26 October 1861 · page 2

We have to add the following to the telegram published in this journal on Wednesday last:— In the Assembly, on Tuesday, the Speaker announced that he had received the following petitions:…

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The Civil Service and the Victorian Parliament

The Border Post · Saturday 26 October 1861 · page 2

THE curtain has been again drawn up for the performances of the Victorian Parliament, and it remains to be seen whether the representations to be enacted will be, like those of all…

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New South Wales Parliament

The Border Post · Wednesday 30 October 1861 · page 5

In the Assembly on the 22nd, a select Committee was appointed to enquire into the case of Dr. Bear. This individual was convicted some time ago of having administered…

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New South Wales Parliament. Legislative Assembly. Wednesday, Oct. 23. Fines Charitable Application Bill

The Albury Banner and Wodonga Express · Wednesday 30 October 1861 · page 3

Mr. COWPER moved that this Bill be now read a second time. The object of the Bill was to make a new arrangement with regard to the fines, forfeitures, penalties, received…

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New South Wales Parliament

The Border Post · Saturday 2 November 1861 · page 5

In the Assembly on the 25th, a petition was presented from £500 residents in Bathurst praying for the extension of the railway to the we[?] ward…

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New South Wales Parliament

The Border Post · Wednesday 6 November 1861 · page 5

In the Assembly on the 20th ;—Mr. Buchanan moved as address to the Governor, praying the removal of Mr. Justice Wise The lion, member, after a brief [?]usion to the…

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Hew South Wales Parliament. (Summary.—From the Sydney Morning Herald.) Legislative Assembly. Thursday, Oct. 31

The Albury Banner and Wodonga Express · Wednesday 6 November 1861 · page 2

Several notices of motions and questions having been given, this debate on Mr. Rotton's amendment on going into committee of supply, condemning the railway policy of the Government,…

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Victorian Parliament

The Border Post · Saturday 9 November 1861 · page 4

In the Assembly Nicholson in hot haste for fear s darling import system should receive a quietus, presented a petition(Which was read ) from the Melbourne Chamber of Commerce against the ministerial…

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New South Wales Parliament

The Border Post · Saturday 9 November 1861 · page 5

In she Assemble on the 1st [?] :—The Speaker [?] from the [?] Council, intimating shut the Council agreed to certain alterations made in its amendments…

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