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Politics & elections, 1873

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Prorogation of Parliament. the Vice-regal Speech

Wagga Wagga Advertiser and Riverine Reporter · Wednesday 30 April 1873 · page 4

His Excellency spoke as follows:- Honorable Gentlemen of the Legislative Council, and Gentlemen of the Legislative Assembly,—…

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The Parliament. Legislative Council

The Gundagai Times and Tumut, Adelong and Murrumbidgee District Advertiser · Saturday 3 May 1873 · page 3

ON the 23rd ult, the House negatived resolutions in favour of a mail service via San Francisco by a majority of one…

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Parliament of Victoria. Opening Day. [By Election Telegraph.] Tuesday, May 13

Wagga Wagga Advertiser and Riverine Reporter · Saturday 17 May 1873 · page 4

The Parliaments Victoria was opened to-day by his Excellency Sir George Bowen. The ceremony attracted a large number of visitors. The Council Chamber was densely crowded…

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The Parliament

The Gundagai Times and Tumut, Adelong and Murrumbidgee District Advertiser · Saturday 13 September 1873 · page 3

PARLIAMENT met for despatch of business on Tuesday, and was duly opened by his Excellency the Governor, who read the Vice-regal address, a sufficient summary of which will be found in our telegram…

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Opening of Parliament. Tuesday, Noon

Wagga Wagga Advertiser and Riverine Reporter · Saturday 13 September 1873 · page 4

Parliament was opened to-day at noon by his Excellency Sir Hercules Robinson. The following is the Speech delivered by the Governor:—…

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The Parliament. Legislative Council

The Gundagai Times and Tumut, Adelong and Murrumbidgee District Advertiser · Saturday 20 September 1873 · page 3

THE House proceeded on the 10th inst., to Government House, presented the address in reply to the Viceregal speech and received a suitable reply. A resolution expressive of the sense the House entertained of the…

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Parliamentary Gleanings. Fourth Session of the Seventh Parliament. (From the S. M. Herald.)

Wagga Wagga Advertiser and Riverine Reporter · Saturday 20 September 1873 · page 4

In the Legislative Assembly on Friday, Ministers stated in answer to questions:—That on the 13th July last an order was sent to England for 6600 tons rails for the railway extensions, sanctioned…

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Parliamentary Gleanings. Fourth Session of the Seventh Parliament. (From the S. M. Herald.) Legislative Council

Wagga Wagga Advertiser and Riverine Reporter · Wednesday 24 September 1873 · page 4

In the Legislative Council on Wednesday, Mr. Innes moved for leave to bring in a bill to amend the Constitution Act, and to provide for the representation of the people…

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The Parliament. Legislative Council

The Gundagai Times and Tumut, Adelong and Murrumbidgee District Advertiser · Saturday 27 September 1873 · page 3

ON the 17th inst., Mr INNES moved for leave to introduce a Bill to amend the constitution of the Legislative Council. He explained that it was similar to the measure rejected last session. Present members of the…

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Parliamentary Gleanings. Fourth Session of the Seventh Parliament. (From the S. M. Herald.) Legislative Assembly

Wagga Wagga Advertiser and Riverine Reporter · Wednesday 1 October 1873 · page 4

In the Legislative Assembly on Tuesday,—Ministers stated in answer to questions—That a satisfactory report had been received from the traffic manager in reference to the railway accommodation…

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The Parliament. Legislative Council

The Gundagai Times and Tumut, Adelong and Murrumbidgee District Advertiser · Saturday 4 October 1873 · page 3

ON the 24th ult., the President announced the resignation of his sent in that House by the hon. W. B. Dalley, and Mr Docker moved for copies of all correspondence, tenders, &c., as to ocean postage and the…

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The Parliament. Legislative Council

The Gundagai Times and Tumut, Adelong and Murrumbidgee District Advertiser · Saturday 11 October 1873 · page 2

ON the 1st inst., Mr INNES moved the second reading of the Legislative Council Bill. The debate was adjourned on the motion of Mr Deas Thomson. On the 2nd inst., the Newspaper Postage Abolition…

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Parliamentary Gleanings. Fourth Session of the Seventh Parliament. Legislative Assembly

Wagga Wagga Advertiser and Riverine Reporter · Saturday 11 October 1873 · page 4

In the Legislative Assembly on Tuesday,—Ministers stated, in answer to questions,—History was one of the subjects in which candidates for employment in the Civil…

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Parliamentary Gleanings. Fourth Session of the Seventh Parliament. (From the S. M. Herald.) Legislative Council

Wagga Wagga Advertiser and Riverine Reporter · Wednesday 15 October 1873 · page 2

In the Council on Wednesday,—The Newspaper Postage Abolition Bill was read a third time, passed, and returned to the Assembly with amendments…

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The Parliament. Legislative Council

The Gundagai Times and Tumut, Adelong and Murrumbidgee District Advertiser · Saturday 18 October 1873 · page 3

ON the 8th inst., the Newspaper Postage Abolition Bill was read a third time, passed, and returned to the Assembly with amendments. The adjourned debate on the second reading of the…

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Parliamentary Gleanings. Fourth Session of the Seventh Parliament. (From the S. M. Herald.) Legislative Assembly

Wagga Wagga Advertiser and Riverine Reporter · Saturday 18 October 1873 · page 2

In the Assembly on Tuesday,—Ministers staled in answer to questions—That the interest received on the £90,000 invested in Government debentures had not been divided, but would be…

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Parliamentary Gleanings. Fourth Session of the Seventh Parliament (From the S. M. Herald.) Legislative Assembly

Wagga Wagga Advertiser and Riverine Reporter · Wednesday 22 October 1873 · page 4

In the Assembly on.Wednesday,—. Mr.Burris asked the Colonial Secretary,—"In reference to his resolution of the 18th February, 1873,—That in the opinion of this House, the charge for the…

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The Parliament. Legislative Council

The Gundagai Times and Tumut, Adelong and Murrumbidgee District Advertiser · Saturday 25 October 1873 · page 3

ON the 15th inst., a bill to amend the Act to limit the liability of mining partnerships was read a first time, and some further amendments were made in the Friendly Societies Bill…

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Parliamentary Gleanings. Fourth Session of the Seventh Parliament. (From the S. M. Herald) Legislative Assembly

Wagga Wagga Advertiser and Riverine Reporter · Saturday 25 October 1873 · page 4

In the Assembly on Wednesday,—Ministers stated in answer to questions,—That the expediency of employing female operators in the Telegraph Department was…

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Parliamentary Gleanings. Fourth Session of the Seventh Parliament. Legislative Council

Wagga Wagga Advertiser and Riverine Reporter · Wednesday 29 October 1873 · page 4

In the Council on-Wednesday,—The Deniliquin and Moama Railway Bill, the Australian Jockey Club Bill, the Mercantile Bank Bill, and the Bathurst Cattle…

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