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Murray · Politics & elections

Politics & elections, 1885

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New South Wales Parliament

The Albury Banner and Wodonga Express · Friday 11 December 1885 · page 19

In the Assembly on the 2nd December the debate on the address in reply to the Governor’s speech, and Sir John Robertson’s amendment thereto, was resumed by…

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The English Elections. London, December 9

The Albury Banner and Wodonga Express · Friday 11 December 1885 · page 20

The Daily News states that Lord Salisbury and the other leaders of the Conservative party are seeking to bring about an alliance between the Conservatives and the moderate…

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The English Elections. London, December 5

The Albury Banner and Wodonga Express · Friday 11 December 1885 · page 14

The complete electoral returns up to last night show that the Liberals have gained two more seats on the Conservatives, the numbers now being—Liberals, 282; Conservative, 228…

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New South Wales Parliament

The Pastoral Times · Saturday 12 December 1885 · page 3

In the Legislative Council on Wednesday evening Mr [?] the Minister of Mines, drew attention to death of Sir Peter Soratchley, and moved a reso[?] similar to that passed by the Assembly. Mr…

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The English Elections

The Pastoral Times · Saturday 12 December 1885 · page 2

VIEWED, from B national standpoint the result of the recent English elections cannot be regarded as satisfactory. As regards the home policy the result is all that could be desired by…

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New South Wales Parliament. the Treasurer’s Financial Statement

The Albury Banner and Wodonga Express · Friday 18 December 1885 · page 15

In the Legislative Assembly on Friday evening Mr. Dibbs, the Premier and Colonial Treasurer, delivered his financial statement. He alluded at the outset to the transfer of the…

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The English Elections. London, December 10

The Albury Banner and Wodonga Express · Friday 18 December 1885 · page 14

There is no prospect of an alliance between the Conservative party and the moderate Liberals. It is not at all likely that the leaders of the Liberal party will attempt in…

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The New South Wales Parliament

The Pastoral Times · Saturday 19 December 1885 · page 2

In the Assembly on Tuesday, Sir Pa'rick J[?] in answer to a question, said that Sir Alexander [?] had been appointed executive commissioner in [?] sent the colony at the Colonial and Indian E[?]…

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The New South Walks Parliament

The Pastoral Times · Saturday 26 December 1885 · page 3

The attendance of members and of the public in the Legislative Assembly on Tues.lay afternoon was very large, much anxiety being felt as to the result of Sir John Robertson endeavours to form a Cabinet. When…

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