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Politics & elections, 1877

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The Opening of Parliament

The Pastoral Times · Saturday 30 June 1877 · page 1

Parliament re assembled on Tuesday. There was nothing to distinguish the occasion from most others, excepting that there were a few more brilliant…

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New South Wales Parliament. Sydney, June 26

The Albury Banner and Wodonga Express · Saturday 30 June 1877 · page 20

On Wednesday last after a smart passage of arms between Mr. M’[?] and Mr. [?], in which the former invited the latter to “come outside” and settle the differences…

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New South Wales Parliament. Sydney, July 2

The Albury Banner and Wodonga Express · Saturday 7 July 1877 · page 8

In the Assembly, on Wednesday last, Mr. Buchanan wished to know whether the Government would consent to the discussion, on a Government day, of the resolution standing…

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New South Wales Parliament. Sydney, July 10

The Albury Banner and Wodonga Express · Saturday 14 July 1877 · page 19

On Tuesday last, in the Legislative Assembly, Captain Onslow moved,—“That, in the opinion of tills House, the proposed construction of a breakwater at Trial Bay will be…

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New South Wales Parliament. Sydney, July 17

The Albury Banner and Wodonga Express · Saturday 21 July 1877 · page 8

In the Assembly, on Wednesday, the Railway Loan Bill was, after a short debate, read a second time without division. In committee on the bill considerable discussion took place,…

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New South Wales Parliament. Sydney, July 24

The Albury Banner and Wodonga Express · Saturday 28 July 1877 · page 8

In the Assembly on Wednesday last, in Committee, the consideration of the Additional Estimates for 1877 was resumed. The following Estimates were agreed to, viz.:—…

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New South Wales Parliament. Sydney, July 31

The Albury Banner and Wodonga Express · Saturday 4 August 1877 · page 8

On Tuesday, in the Assembly, Mr. Buchanan moved the resolutions standing in his name, to the effect that the present land law was in amost satisfactory state, and injurious…

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The South Riding Election

The Corowa Free Press · Friday 10 August 1877 · page 2

The Contest between Messrs, G. Graham and Andrew Bray, for the vacant seat in the Shire Council for the above Riding terminated in favor of the [?]…

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New South Wales Parliament. Sydney, August 7

The Albury Banner and Wodonga Express · Saturday 11 August 1877 · page 8

In the Assembly, on Wednesday last, the adjourned debate on the motion of Mr. Garrett as to the legal interpretation of the 31st clause of the Lands Act Amendment Act was…

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New South Wales Parliament. : SYDNEY, August 19

The Albury Banner and Wodonga Express · Saturday 18 August 1877 · page 18

On Tuesday, last Sir Henry Parkes referring the history of the 31st clause of the Land Act, said that the present Government wore in no way responsible for it, nor for the bill in…

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New South Wales Parliament. Sydney, August 21

The Albury Banner and Wodonga Express · Saturday 25 August 1877 · page 8

On Wednesday last in the Assembly, in Committee of Supply, Mr. Piddington moved, “That there be granted to her Majesty for the services of the year 1877, a sum not…

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By Electric Telegraph. SYDNEY, Tuesday. Ministerial Election

The Riverine Grazier · Wednesday 29 August 1877 · page 2

Sir John Robertson was returned for West Sydney yesterday by a majority of 200. Mr Garrett is unopposed. Mr Davies has been returned by an immense majority…

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and Foriegn. European News. Great Britain. Prorogation of Parliament

The Corowa Free Press · Friday 21 September 1877 · page 2

[?]NDON 14th August.--Parliament was [?]ogued this afternoon. The following [?] Queen's speech:--"My Lords and [?]tlemen,--I am happy to be able to…

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New South Wales Parliament. Sydney, September 25

The Albury Banner and Wodonga Express · Saturday 29 September 1877 · page 8

On Wednesday last the Government met with a defeat on the question of supply, and there, has consequently been no occasion to proceed with the direct want of confidence motion of which…

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Dissolution of Parliament. Sydney, Friday, 6 p.m

The Riverine Grazier · Saturday 29 September 1877 · page 2

The crisis is ended, the Governor having granted an unconditional dissolution to Sir J. Robertson. AN old writer says.—"I have seen women so delicate that they were afraid to ride, for fear of the horse…

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Election Meeting

The Riverine Grazier · Saturday 6 October 1877 · page 2

In view of an early dissolution of Parliament taking place. a public meeting of the residents in and around Hay was held on Saturday evening last, at the Showroom of Messrs. Cobb and Co.'s fnctory…

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New South Wales Parliament. Sydney, October 9

The Albury Banner and Wodonga Express · Saturday 13 October 1877 · page 7

On Wednesday last, in the Legislative Council, the Municipalities Act Amendment Bill was read a second time. The House went into Committee on the Bill, and adjourned after a progress…

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By Electric Telegraph. Dissolution of Parliament. Sydney, Friday. 12th October

The Riverine Grazier · Saturday 13 October 1877 · page 2

The House was dissolved by proclamation to-day. O'Ryan, barrister-at-law, announced for the Murrumbidgee. ' NARRANDERA, Friday…

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Election Committee Meeting

The Riverine Grazier · Wednesday 24 October 1877 · page 2

Mr Colin Simson having arrived from Melbourne, on Saturday last, a meeting of the committee recently appointed at the public meeting to s[?] his return was held at Caledonian Hotel on Monday evening, when Mr…

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Telegrams. Sydney Elections. Sydney

The Corowa Free Press · Friday 26 October 1877 · page 2

H. H. Brown is elected for Paterson. Coombes returned for Orange unopposed. EAST SYDNEY ELECTION. Davies ... 3761…

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