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Politics & elections, 1877

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The Coming Elections

The Corowa Free Press · Friday 19 January 1877 · page 2

THE Victorian Parliament re-assembles early next month, and the session will terminate before the end of March, when the eighth Parliament…

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New South Wales Parliament. Sydney, 16th January

The Albury Banner and Wodonga Express · Saturday 20 January 1877 · page 18

In the Legislative Assembly on Tuesday last, Mr. House moved,—“That this House will, on Friday next, resolve itself into a Committee of the Whole for the consideration of…

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New South Wales Parliament. Sydney, 23rd January

The Albury Banner and Wodonga Express · Saturday 27 January 1877 · page 9

In the Assembly on Wednesday last, Mr. Nelson moved the adjournment of the House. He did so, he said, owing to the unsatisfactory answer which he had received from the…

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The Coming Municipal Election. To the Editor of the Pastoral Times

The Pastoral Times · Saturday 27 January 1877 · page 2

SIR,—Do you think the ratepayers will evince any interest in the forthcoming election ? I heard many complaining a week or two ago of the disregard paid by some of the town councillors to the…

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New South Wales Parliament. Sydney, 30th January

The Albury Banner and Wodonga Express · Saturday 3 February 1877 · page 19

On Wednesday last, in the Legislative Assembly the Matrimonial Causes Act Amond[?] Bill was read a third time, passed, and forwarded to the Legislative Council. A…

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Presidential Elections. New York, January 27

The Albury Banner and Wodonga Express · Saturday 3 February 1877 · page 10

Congress has adopted the plan proposed by the committee to refer the question of Presidential elections to a tribunal composed [?] members of the Supreme Court and both Houses of Congress…

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The Late Hospital Elections. to the Editor of the Albury Banner

The Albury Banner and Wodonga Express · Saturday 3 February 1877 · page 9

SIR,—In your issue of the 27th January is a communication headed “Proxy and the Proxy Hunter” and signed “Geo. C, Thorold.” Now being one who gave authority to another…

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Hay Municipal Election

The Riverine Grazier · Wednesday 7 February 1877 · page 2

The nomination of candidates to till the two vacancies in the Municipal Council took place at the Commercial Hotel (Mr Sabine's). Allen Lakeman, Esq., Mayor, opened the meeting at noon by reading letters from Mr…

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New South Wales Parliament. Sydney, 6th February

The Albury Banner and Wodonga Express · Saturday 10 February 1877 · page 10

In the Legislative Assembly, on Tuesday last Mr. F. B. Suitor Moved.—“That the House will, on Friday next, resolve itself into a committee of the whole, for the consideration…

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Correspondence. the Albury Hospital Election.to the Editor of the Albury Banner

The Albury Banner and Wodonga Express · Saturday 10 February 1877 · page 11

SIR,—In answer to a letter signed “Peter Cullen,” published in your issue of the 3rd February, I may be, I hope, allowed to remark that I have never sought, or been party to seeking, an…

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The Municipal Elections. Nomination Day

The Albury Banner and Wodonga Express · Saturday 10 February 1877 · page 9

At noon, on Tuesday last, Mr, Alderman Thorold, in the absence of the Mayor, proceeded at the Court-house to declare the candidates who had been nominated for the three vacancies in…

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Election of Aldermen

The Riverine Grazier · Wednesday 14 February 1877 · page 4

This annual event came off during the past week, and by the number of votes polled there appears to have been more than usual interest felt in the election. There were six…

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New South Wales Parliament. Sydney, February 13

The Albury Banner and Wodonga Express · Saturday 17 February 1877 · page 9

In the Legislative Assembly, on Wednesday last, the second reading of the Electoral Bill was moved by the Premier. The present franchise, he said, would not be altered, but…

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European Telegrams. the Opening of Parliament. London, February 8

The Albury Banner and Wodonga Express · Saturday 17 February 1877 · page 8

The Queen opened Parliament to-day in person, with the usual formalities. The speech stated that the object kept in view throughout the Conference, which had been held…

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The Municipal Election

The Albury Banner and Wodonga Express · Saturday 17 February 1877 · page 9

The polling for the election of three aldermen took place at the Court-house on Monday last, Mr. G, C. Thorold officiated as returning officer, and Mr. Mudge acted as poll clerk…

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Correspondence. the Election of Mayor. to the Editor of the Albury Banner

The Albury Banner and Wodonga Express · Saturday 17 February 1877 · page 10

SIR,—Having heard the result of the late election for Mayor, and having also ascertained the names of the gentlemen who proposed and seconded the election of Mr. Alderman Jones to…

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Presidential Elections. New York, February 10

The Albury Banner and Wodonga Express · Saturday 17 February 1877 · page 8

The Electoral Commission has decided to give to Mr. Hayes, the Republican candidate, the Florida vote…

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The Coming Elections

The Corowa Free Press · Friday 23 February 1877 · page 2

WITHOUT doubt, the issues involved in the forthcoming general elections in Victoria are of greater import to the welfare of the country than a…

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New South Wales Parliament. Sydney, February 20

The Albury Banner and Wodonga Express · Saturday 24 February 1877 · page 20

In the Assembly, on Wednesday last, the House went into committee for the further consideration of the Municipalities Act Amendment Bill. Clause 13 was read as follows :—“After the…

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New South Wales Parliament. Sydney, February 27

The Albury Banner and Wodonga Express · Saturday 3 March 1877 · page 18

In the Legislative Assembly, on Wednesday last, Mr. Stuart moved the postponement of all the Orders of the Day until after the Orders of the Day for Supply and Ways and Means…

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