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Murray · Politics & elections

Politics & elections, 1872

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Opening of the Victorian Parliament

The Albury Banner and Wodonga Express · Saturday 4 May 1872 · page 3

At 2 o’clock on Tuesday last, the Usher announced the arrival of His Excellency the Governor, At the same moment His Excellency entered the House and tonk his seat on…

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The Openings of Parliament and the Border Duties

The Albury Banner and Wodonga Express · Wednesday 8 May 1872 · page 2

It is very evident that Sir JAMES MARTIN is doing all he an to convince the House and the country that the collection of the Border Duties is a wise and justifiable step. Great…

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Opening of Parliament. Legislative Council. Tuesday, APRIL 30

The Albury Banner and Wodonga Express · Wednesday 8 May 1872 · page 2

As soon as the Council met at 12 o’clock noon, tho Usher of the Black Rod summoned the members of the Legislative Assembly to attend in the Council Chamber. When they…

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Opening of Parliament

The Pastoral Times · Saturday 11 May 1872 · page 3

The Seventh Parliament of New South Wales was opened on Tuesday last by Commissioners appointed under the Great Seal of colony. There was a large attendance of hon. members…

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Victorian Parliament. Legislative Assembly. Tuesday, May 7

The Albury Banner and Wodonga Express · Saturday 11 May 1872 · page 3

The precincts of the House and the galleries of the Assembly were crowded this afternoon by the anxious public. After the Speaker bad taken the chair,…

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Sprit of the Press. the Position of Victorian Members of Parliament. (From the Age.)

The Pastoral Times · Saturday 11 May 1872 · page 1

If being a member of Parliament is not all skittles and beer, it is certainly the most enjoyable occupation going In the first place there is a salary of…

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New South Wales Parliament. Legislative Assembly. Wednesday, May 8.The Address in Reply; Privileges of Parliament

The Albury Banner and Wodonga Express · Wednesday 15 May 1872 · page 4

The adjourned debate upon the following motion by Sir James Martin was resumed:— “That the Allowing Address, in reply to the opening speech of the Administrated of the…

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New South Wales Parliament. Legislative Assembly. Wednesday, May 8, (For beginning of Debate see fourth page.)

The Albury Banner and Wodonga Express · Wednesday 15 May 1872 · page 2

Mr. Lloyd’s speech continued from our fourth page:— When Mr Disraeli dissolved Parliament in 1868, the question of right was discussed and the House of Lords, Eral…

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Victorian Parliament. Legislative Council. Tuesday, May 14

The Albury Banner and Wodonga Express · Saturday 18 May 1872 · page 3

The President took the chair at twenty-five minutes to 5. Captain Cole gave notice of motion for the next day, that nine months’ leave of absence…

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Victorian Parliament. [From the C. AND M. Advertiser.] Melbourne, Friday, 2 a.m

The Albury Banner and Wodonga Express · Saturday 18 May 1872 · page 3

After the close of Mr Kerferd’s speech, Mr Garrett followed. He said be should vote against the Government. He contended that the appointment that bad been conferred…

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Opinions of the Press on the Victorian Parliament

The Albury Banner and Wodonga Express · Wednesday 22 May 1872 · page 3

The Heralds says:—The Opposition boast of the union and firmness of their ranks, but it is evident that these qualities do not exist in the councils of their leaders. A few days…

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East Sydney Election—meeting of “Australians.” (From the Sydney Empire.)

The Albury Banner and Wodonga Express · Wednesday 22 May 1872 · page 2

A public meeting of “Australians,” or natives of New South Wales, was held lately in Punch’s Hotel, Pitt Street, to promote the return of a candidate in opposition to Mr…

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Mr. Parkes and the East Sydney Election

The Albury Banner and Wodonga Express · Saturday 25 May 1872 · page 2

On Saturday evening last Mr, PARKES addressed a large meeting of the electors of East Sydney, when he disclosed to some extent the general intentions of the…

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The Ministerial Re-elections

The Albury Banner and Wodonga Express · Saturday 25 May 1872 · page 2

THE re-appeal to their constituents by representatives who have accepted office may be faultless in theory, but like many other perfections, is found at times inconvenient in…

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Victorian Parliament

The Albury Banner and Wodonga Express · Wednesday 29 May 1872 · page 4

Mr Berry, in the Legislative Assembly, on Tuesday, said that the committee appointed to enquire into the complaint against him, had promised that the evidence should not be…

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Telegraphic Despatches. [Australian Associated Press Telegrams] Victorian Parliament adjourned until To-day. MELBOURNE, Friday Evening

The Albury Banner and Wodonga Express · Saturday 1 June 1872 · page 3

Mr Grant asked for an adjournment until Tuesday. Mr Duffy was absent in communication with the Governor. Mr Francis objected, and moved an…

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Victorian Parliament

The Albury Banner and Wodonga Express · Wednesday 5 June 1872 · page 2

At the short sittting of the Legislative Assembly on Saturday there was a full attendance of members, and the Speaker’s and stranger’s galleries were crowded with…

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Victorian Parliament. Legislative Assembly. Tuesday, June 4

The Albury Banner and Wodonga Express · Saturday 8 June 1872 · page 3

The Speaker took the chair at half-past 4 o’ clock, THE CHARGES AGAINST THE LATE TREASURER. Mr M[?]gregor desired to lay on the table of the Houses the minutes of the proceedings of the select…

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(From the 0. and M. Advertiser and other sources.) Victorian Parliament. Thursday, May 6

The Albury Banner and Wodonga Express · Saturday 8 June 1872 · page 2

In the Assembly, this afternoon, The Speaker Announced that he had attended at the Government offices, Aid presented the Address. The Governor had…

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New South Wales Parliament. Friday, June 14. Border Customs

The Albury Banner and Wodonga Express · Wednesday 19 June 1872 · page 2

Mr Macleay wished to call the attention of the House to another matter; be put a question to the Government in reference to the Border duties, which was answered in a manner showing that it was the…

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