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New England · Politics & elections

Politics & elections, 1880

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THE N. S. W. PARLIAMENT. Legislative Assembly. Tuesday, Jan. 13

The Armidale Express and New England General Advertiser · Friday 16 January 1880 · page 4

PARLIAMENT re-assembled after the Christmas and New Year's cessation this afternoon. Several questions were answered by…

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THE N. S. W. PARLIAMENT. (Abridged from the S. M. Herald.) Legislative Council. Wednesday, Jan. 14

The Armidale Express and New England General Advertiser · Friday 23 January 1880 · page 6

THE President read a message from Sir M. Hicks-Beach to his Excellency the Governor, acknowledging the receipt of the resolutions passed by the Legislative…

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THE N. S. W. PARLIAMENT. (Abridged from the S. M. Herald.) Legislative Council. Wednesday, Jan. 21

The Armidale Express and New England General Advertiser · Friday 30 January 1880 · page 3

ON the motion of Mr. Piddington, the Standard Weight for Agricultural Produce Bill was read a third time, passed, and returned to the Legislative…

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THE N. S. W. PARLIAMENT. (Abridged from the S. M. Herald.) Legislative Council Wednesday, Jan. 28

The Armidale Express and New England General Advertiser · Friday 6 February 1880 · page 6

MESSAGES were received from the Legislative Assembly, forwarding bills for the increase of duties on imported wines and spirits, and on colonial spirits, and asking…

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THE N.S.W. PARLIAMENT. (Abridged from the S. M. Herald.) Legislative Council. Wednesday, Feb. 4

The Armidale Express and New England General Advertiser · Friday 13 February 1880 · page 8

THE President read a message from the Legislative Assembly, notifying the Assembly's assent to the Council's amendments in the Bill to declare the standard…

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The Election of Mayor

The Armidale Express and New England General Advertiser · Friday 13 February 1880 · page 4

LAST evening, we waited to hear the result of the voting in connection with the Mayorship. A good deal of excitement has been evinced in the matter…

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THE N. S. W. PARLIAMENT. (Abridged from the S. M. Herald.) Legislative Council. Wednesday, Feb. 11

The Armidale Express and New England General Advertiser · Friday 20 February 1880 · page 8

THE President reported the receipt of messages from the Governor, conveying assent to the Acts to increase the duties on imported wines and spirits, and on…

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Election of Mayor

The Armidale Express and New England General Advertiser · Friday 20 February 1880 · page 6

THE position of Mayor of the City of Armidale is one for which eager aspirants will always be found. On the retirement of Mr. W C. Proctor, after holding the…

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Metropolitan Gossip. Parliamentary Election

Glen Innes Examiner and General Advertiser · Tuesday 24 February 1880 · page 2

WE are in the thick of a very exciting election. Several candidates are contending for the seat in Parliament left vacant by the resignation of the representative of Paddington, the Hon. J…

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THE N. S. W. PARLIAMENT. Legislative Council. Wednesday, Feb. 18

The Armidale Express and New England General Advertiser · Friday 27 February 1880 · page 8

MR. Stewart, having obtained leave, brought in a Bill to repeal so much of the Act 11 Victoria No. 16, as prohibits auction sale after sunset, and it was read…

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The N.s.w.parliament. (Abridged from, the S. M. Herald.) Legislative Council. Wednesday. Feb, 25

The Armidale Express and New England General Advertiser · Friday 5 March 1880 · page 8

PETITIONS were presented in favour of the Public Instruction Bill, and also in favour, with amendments, and against the 26th clause by different members…

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The General Election in Victoria. The Berry Ministry Defeated. (Monday's herald.) Melbourne

The Armidale Express and New England General Advertiser · Friday 5 March 1880 · page 4

THE general election for the Legislative Assembly of Victoria took place yesterday all through the colony, and the most intense excitement was displayed as to…

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THE N.S.W. PARLIAMENT. (Abridged from the S. M. Herald.) Legislative Council. Wednesday, March 3

The Armidale Express and New England General Advertiser · Friday 12 March 1880 · page 8

THE President read a message from the Governor, conveying his Excellency's assent to the Temporary Supply Bill. A message was read from thela…

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THE N. S. W. PARLIAMENT. (Abridged from the S. M. Herald.) Legislative Council. Wednesday, March 10

The Armidale Express and New England General Advertiser · Friday 19 March 1880 · page 4

A MESSAGE was read from the Legislative Assembly, forwarding the Stamp Duties Bill for the concurrence of the Council. Mr. Samuel moved that the Bill be read…

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THE N. S. W. PARLIAMENT. (Abridged from the S. M. Herald.) Legislative Council. Wednesday, March 17

The Armidale Express and New England General Advertiser · Friday 26 March 1880 · page 4

MR. Samuel gave notice of his intention to move to-day that the Stamp Duties Bill stand an order of the day for the next sitting day, and Sir Alfred Stephen gave…

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THE N. S. W. PARLIAMENT. (Abridged from the S. M. Herald.) Legislative Council. Wednesday, March 24

The Armidale Express and New England General Advertiser · Friday 2 April 1880 · page 8

THE President announced the receipt of a message from tho Governor, conveying assent to the Temporary Supply Bill for March…

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THE N. S. W. PARLIAMENT. Legislative Council. Wednesday, April 31

The Armidale Express and New England General Advertiser · Friday 9 April 1880 · page 4

SIR John Robertson said that pending the action to be taken by the Government with regard to the Stamp Duties Bill, it was proposed to go on with other…

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THE N. S. W. PARLIAMENT. (Abridged from the S. M. Herald.) Legislative Council. Tuesday, April 6

The Armidale Express and New England General Advertiser · Friday 16 April 1880 · page 4

THE HOUSE went into committee for the further consideration of the Public Instruction Bill. Clauses 22, 23, and 24 were passed without discussion. As to…

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THE N. S. W. PARLIAMENT. (Abridged from, the S. M. Herald.) Legislative Council. Tuesday, April 13

The Armidale Express and New England General Advertiser · Friday 23 April 1880 · page 4

THE President reported the receipt of a message from the Governor, conveying assent to Duncan's Superannuation Bill. Mr. Samuel laid on the table plans and…

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An Empire's Parliament

Glen Innes Examiner and General Advertiser · Tuesday 27 April 1880 · page 3

AT a meeting of the Colonial Institute, at the Pall Mall, Regent-street, Mr. A. Stavely Hill, Q.C., M.P., read a paper, in which lie sketched a Legislative Council for the British Empire. He…

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