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Politics & elections, 1885

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New England Election

The Armidale Express and New England General Advertiser · Tuesday 3 November 1885 · page 2

FROM an early hour on Saturday until late at night the large number of people in the streets of Armidale betokened the interest taken…

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Opening of Parliament. Sydney

The Armidale Express and New England General Advertiser · Friday 20 November 1885 · page 4

THE Assembly met at noon to-day. The Opposition benches were so crowded that many were unable to get seats, and it was therefore impossible to tell their…

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The Opening of Parliament. SYDNEY

Glen Innes Examiner and General Advertiser · Tuesday 24 November 1885 · page 2

THE first session of the twelfth Parliament commenced to-day. In the Council the President, Sir John Hay, took the chair at noon, and the clerk read the proclamation convening Parliament. The…

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THE N. S. W. PARLIAMENT. legislative Council. WEDNESDAY. Nov. 18

The Armidale Express and New England General Advertiser · Tuesday 24 November 1885 · page 2

The Lieutenant Governor having read the opening speech, the House subsequently met, and the address in reply.was adopted on the…

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THE N. S. If. Parliament. Legislative Assembly. Tuesday, Nov. 24

The Armidale Express and New England General Advertiser · Friday 27 November 1885 · page 4

MR. Macgregur was introduced by Mr. Abbott, and being sworn, took his seat on the Government cross-benches. The debate on the no-confidence…

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Intelligence by Wire. [Through Greyille's Company.] New South Wales. Sydney, Thursday. [Lodged 12; received 1.15.] Parliament

The Armidale Express and New England General Advertiser · Friday 27 November 1885 · page 4

IN the Legislative Council on Wednesday, Mr. Piddington charged the Government with using part of the late loan to pay the Civil Servants' salaries with. Sir…

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THE N. S. W. PARLIAMENT. Legislative Assembly. TUESDAY, Nov. 24

The Armidale Express and New England General Advertiser · Tuesday 1 December 1885 · page 2

IN the course of his speech on the amendment, moved upon the address in reply to the Governor's speech, Mr. W. J. Fergusson defended his conduct in reference to…

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THE N. S. W. PARLIAMENT. Legislative Assembly. Tuesday, Dec. 1

The Armidale Express and New England General Advertiser · Friday 4 December 1885 · page 4

IN reply to Mr. Garvan, Mr. Lyne gave information concerning the contract for a temporary water supply, and stated among other things that two sums of money had…

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THE N. S. W. PARLIAMENT. Legislative Assembly. Thursday, Dec. 3

The Armidale Express and New England General Advertiser · Tuesday 8 December 1885 · page 2

ON the motion of Mr. Dibbs, the House adjourned to Government House to present the address in reply. On returning, the Speaker…

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The English Elections

Glen Innes Examiner and General Advertiser · Tuesday 8 December 1885 · page 4

Now that everyone is waiting anxiously for the first significant results of the elections which are proceeding in England, we are reminded of the similar excitement of five and…

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The Radical Programme for the English Elections

Glen Innes Examiner and General Advertiser · Tuesday 15 December 1885 · page 3

The following is the platform adopted by the Radical party in connection with the present general elections in England :-- 1. Abolition of all indirect taxes, the revenue in…

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THE N.S.W. PARLIAMENT. Legislative Assembly. TUESDAY, Dec. 16

The Armidale Express and New England General Advertiser · Friday 18 December 1885 · page 4

IN reply to Mr. Davies, The Colonial Secretary stated that Sir Alexander Stuart had been appointed Executive Commissioner to represent the…

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