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Murray · Politics & elections

Politics & elections, 1888

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Victorian Parliament. Tuesday, October 23

The Albury Banner and Wodonga Express · Friday 26 October 1888 · page 17

The Opposition unexpectedly and precipitately retired from its obstructive policy, and practically threw itself on the mercy of the Government. It was felt that the country would warmly…

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Opening of the New South Wales Parliament

The Albury Banner and Wodonga Express · Friday 26 October 1888 · page 17

The third session of the thirtieth Parliament of New South Wales was opened by the GoGovernor with the usual ceremony at noon on Tuesday. The Speech stated that the…

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The Victorian Parliament. to the Editor of the Albury Banner

The Albury Banner and Wodonga Express · Friday 26 October 1888 · page 15

SIR,—In the Banner of last week I observe you mention, as aspirants to the honor of representing us in Parliament, the name of Messrs. H. S. Parfitt, Hall, George, and D. G…

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The New South Wales Parliament

The Pastoral Times · Saturday 27 October 1888 · page 1

The third session of the thirteenth Parliament of New South Wales was opened by the Governor with the usual ceremony at Doon on Tuesday. There was a large attendance of members and the…

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The New South Wales Parliament

The Pastoral Times · Saturday 27 October 1888 · page 3

In the Assembly on Thursday Mr Dibbs announced that he had again been appointed leader of the Opposition, and received the congratulations of the Premier and the House generally…

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Victorian Parliament. Thursday, October 26

The Albury Banner and Wodonga Express · Friday 2 November 1888 · page 24

The Legislative Assembly resumed consideration in committee of the Redistribution of Seats Bill Dr. Quick submitted ah amendment for the excision from the Electoral Act of 1865 of…

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The New South Wales Parliament. Thursday, October 25

The Albury Banner and Wodonga Express · Friday 2 November 1888 · page 24

In the Assembly to-day, Mr: Dibbs announced that he haft again been appointed leader of the Opposition, and received the congratulations of the Premier and the House generally,…

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The Presidential Election Difficulty. London, October 29

The Albury Banner and Wodonga Express · Friday 2 November 1888 · page 18

In connection with the difficulty which has arisen in consequence of the letter written by Sir Lionel Sackville West, the British Ambassador at Washington, expressing an opinion…

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England and the United States. Recall Op the British Ambassador Requested. Alleged Interference with the Presidential Election. London, October 27

The Albury Banner and Wodonga Express · Friday 2 November 1888 · page 18

The British Government have received a communication from Mr. Bayard, the American can Secretary of State, asking for the recall of Sir Lionel Sackville-West, the British…

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The New South Wales Parliament

The Pastoral Times · Saturday 3 November 1888 · page 2

In the Assembly on Tuesday, on the metion of [?] N. Melville, aeveral hours debate took place [?] motion for adjournment upon the [?] justice in the colonies. He charged the [?]…

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Scene in Parliament

The Riverine Grazier · Tuesday 6 November 1888 · page 4

We take the following, from the Melbourne Argus:— The Legislative Assembly is rapidly becoming Americauised and it may…

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Latest Cablegrams. the Presidential Election

The Riverine Grazier · Tuesday 6 November 1888 · page 2

London, Monday.—Popular feeling in the United States regarding the presidential election strongly favors Cleveland's chances…

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The Presidential Election

The Riverine Grazier · Friday 9 November 1888 · page 2

London, Wednesday.—General Harrison, the Republican candidate, has been elected President of the United States, defeating President Cleveland, the nominee of the…

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The Presidential Election. Defeat of President Cleveland. Election of General Harrison. London, November 7

The Albury Banner and Wodonga Express · Friday 9 November 1888 · page 21

General Harrison, the Republican candidate, has been elected President of the United States, defeating President Cleveland, the nominee of the Democratic party…

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The Presidential Election. London, November 5

The Albury Banner and Wodonga Express · Friday 9 November 1888 · page 18

The betting on the forthcoming Presidential election in the United States is in favor of President Cleveland. Both parties, however, are confident of success…

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The New South Wales Parliament

The Pastoral Times · Saturday 10 November 1888 · page 3

In the assembly on Tuesday, although the debate on the financial statement was adjourned until Thursday, Mr. Garvan took advantage of a motion for adjournment to deal with matters pointedly…

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Latest Cablegrams. the Elections in America

The Riverine Grazier · Tuesday 13 November 1888 · page 2

London, Monday.—The R[?] party in the United States Senate have a majority of only four members…

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Victorian Parliament. Tuesday, November 13

The Albury Banner and Wodonga Express · Friday 16 November 1888 · page 17

When the Redistribution of Seats Bill was recommitted, it was at once apparent that there was a general desire on the Left to give the a parting kick. Mr. Munro has said…

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The New South Wales Parliament. Thursday, November 8

The Albury Banner and Wodonga Express · Friday 16 November 1888 · page 17

In the Assembly to-day, replying to questions as to what is being done to eradicate phylloxera. Sir Henry Parkes stated that the Vine Diseases Board had made several recommendations for…

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The Presidental Election. the Final Returns. Republican Majority of 65. LONDON, November 6

The Albury Banner and Wodonga Express · Friday 16 November 1888 · page 18

The final returns in connection with the voting for the presidential election are as follows:—General Harrison (Republican), 233 ; President Cleveland (Democrat), 168 ;…

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