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Politics & elections, 1887

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Glen Innes Election. Official Declaration

Glen Innes Examiner and General Advertiser · Tuesday 1 March 1887 · page 2

THE official declaration of the poll was declared on Thursday last, at 4 o'clock, by the Returning officer, Mr. James Martin, who read the numbers recorded at the various polling places. There were…

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Opening of Parliament

The Armidale Express and New England General Advertiser · Tuesday 8 March 1887 · page 4

Parliament will be opened to-morrow by commission. After the members are sworn in the election of Speaker will take place. The House will then adjourn…

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German Elections

The Armidale Express and New England General Advertiser · Tuesday 8 March 1887 · page 4

At the recent German elections to the Reichstag, Prince Bismarck has obtained a majority of 43 votes…

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Opening of Parliament

Glen Innes Examiner and General Advertiser · Tuesday 15 March 1887 · page 3

THE twelfth session of the seventh Parliament of New South Wales was opened by proclamation on Tuesday last. The following is a copy of his Excellency's addresses to the House:--…

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The N. S. W. Parliament

The Armidale Express and New England General Advertiser · Tuesday 15 March 1887 · page 5

THE Assembly on ednesday, Thursday, and Friday nights debated the address in reply to the opening speech. Mr. Copeland on…

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Uralla & District. Uralla, Wednesday. Municipal Election

The Armidale Express and New England General Advertiser · Tuesday 15 March 1887 · page 3

MONDAY being the day appointed for the election of an alderman to fill the vacancy caused by the retirement of Aid, Haines punctually at 8 a.m. the Mayor had the…

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The N. S. W. Parliament

The Armidale Express and New England General Advertiser · Friday 18 March 1887 · page 4

IN the Assembly, on Tuesday, Mr. Burns laid a paper upon the table of the Assembly showing the amount of duties collected under the new Customs Taxation…

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THE N. S. W. PARLIAMENT. Legislative Council. Thursday, March 17

The Armidale Express and New England General Advertiser · Tuesday 22 March 1887 · page 8

The only business consisted of several questions by Mr. Creed, but at the request of the representative of the Government they were…

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THE N. S. W. PARLIAMENT. Legislative Assembly. Thursday, March 24

The Armidale Express and New England General Advertiser · Tuesday 29 March 1887 · page 4

IN the Assembly, on Thursday night, the Minister for Lands proceeded with the Conditional Purchases and Leases Validation Bill and the Crown Lands Act…

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THE N. S. W. PARLIAMENT. Legislative Assembly

The Armidale Express and New England General Advertiser · Friday 1 April 1887 · page 1

IN the Assembly, on Tuesday, Sir Henry Parkes brought in the Foreign Criminals Bill, and it was read the first time; and a longs…

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Prayer in Parliament

The Armidale Express and New England General Advertiser · Friday 8 April 1887 · page 4

In the standing orders, the Committee of Assembly have declined to accede to the petition of the Minister and others for the opening of Parliament with prayer…

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THE N. S. W. PARLIAMENT. Legislative Assembly

The Armidale Express and New England General Advertiser · Friday 8 April 1887 · page 4

IN the Legislative Assembly, on Tuesday, the Illawarra Steam Navigation Act Amendment Bill and Saywell's Tramway Act Amendment Bill were read the third time and sent to the Legislative Council…

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Home Parliament

The Armidale Express and New England General Advertiser · Friday 15 April 1887 · page 4

Parliament assembled for the despatch of business to-day after the Easter recess. The debate on the Irish Crimes' Bill was resumed in the Commons. Sir G. O…

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THE N. S. W. PARLIAMENT. Legislative Assembly. Tuesday April 12

The Armidale Express and New England General Advertiser · Friday 15 April 1887 · page 4

THE debate on the financial proposals was resumed by Mr. M'Millan, who denied that the Government were ruled by the merchant classes, and he reviewed Mr…

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THE N. S. W. PARLIAMENT. Legislative Council. Thursday April 14

The Armidale Express and New England General Advertiser · Tuesday 19 April 1887 · page 4

THE only matter of importance discussed in the Legislative Council was the motion for the second readof the Cremation Bill the debate…

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THE N. S. W. PARLIAMENT. Legislative Assembly. Tuesday, April 26

The Armidale Express and New England General Advertiser · Friday 29 April 1887 · page 4

MR. Burns gave notice that he would move on Thursday next that on and after May 3, Government business take precedence of other business on Tuesdays after…

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THE N. S. W.PARLIAMENT. Legislative Council. Wednesday, April 27

The Armidale Express and New England General Advertiser · Tuesday 3 May 1887 · page 8

ON the motion of Mr. Salomons the Bills of Exchange Bill was read a second time. The hon. gentleman, in submitting the motion, said that the main object of the…

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THE N. S. W. PARLIAMENT. Legislative Council. Wednesday, May 4

The Armidale Express and New England General Advertiser · Tuesday 10 May 1887 · page 8

In the Legislative Council the adoption of the address to the Queen was moved by Mr. Salomons and supported by Mr. Dalley, Mr. Piddington, and Sir Alfred…

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THE N. S. W. PARLIAMENT. Legislative Assembly. Tuesday, May 10

The Armidale Express and New England General Advertiser · Friday 13 May 1887 · page 4

SIR. Henry Parkes stated the Government do not intend assembling a convention of the parliamentary representatives of Australia, Tasmania, and New Zealand during…

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The Mudgee Election

The Armidale Express and New England General Advertiser · Friday 13 May 1887 · page 4

The final returns for Mudgee give Mr. Hay ties a majority. The result is looked upon as a great victory for Free Trade and the Government party. Messrs…

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