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Politics & elections, 1856

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Parramatta Election. Official Declaration of the Poll

Empire · Wednesday 15 October 1856 · page 3

In accordance with the announcement made on Friday last, the official declaration of the poll for the election of a representative for Parramatta was delivered yesterday on the hustings, in front of the Court-House…

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Mr. Parker's Election. (From the Maitland Mercury, October l4.)

Empire · Wednesday 15 October 1856 · page 5

Mr. Parker's victory, by so small a majority, following the defeat of Mr. Donaldson, ought to satisfy the new ministry of the very delicate natnre of their position. As we recently pointed out the former career of Mr…

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Sydney Hamlets Election. To the Editor of the Sydney Morning Herald

The Sydney Morning Herald · Thursday 16 October 1856 · page 3

SIR,—I wrote out on advertisement the duy before yesterday, at my own desire, and at the desire of a number of persons, who, like myself, were angered at the paltry amount of remuneration offered to them for…

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Imperial Parliament. House of Commons, July 4. Partnership Amendment Bill

Empire · Friday 17 October 1856 · page 2

On the motion for going into committee on this bill. Mr. MUNTZ said, the more he saw of this bill the worse he thought of it. Instead of being called a Partnership Amendment Bill, it ought to be called a bill for…

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The Late Election at Parramatta. To the Editor of the Sydney Morning Herald

The Sydney Morning Herald · Friday 17 October 1856 · page 5

SIR,—I beg to crave a small space in your widelycrculated journal to contradict a few—I must say very false statements made by Mr. Byrnes in his address to the electors of Parramatta, and appearing in the…

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Parramatta Election. To the Editor of the Sydney Morning Herald

The Sydney Morning Herald · Friday 17 October 1856 · page 5

SIR,—As you have reported, in a manner to which I have no reason whatever to complain, the matters which might tell against me with those that do not know me, I have no doubt that you will publish the…

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Election for the North Riding of Cumberland. the Poll

The Sydney Morning Herald · Friday 17 October 1856 · page 4

WE do not remember any election in the colony which caused a larger amount of excitement than that for the North Riding of Cumberland, the poll for which was taken yesterday. It is true that the opposing…

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The Empire. Friday. October 17, 1856. the Re-election of Mr. Darvall

Empire · Friday 17 October 1856 · page 4

THE desperate efforts of the Ministerialists have been successful in the re-election of the SOLICITOR-GENERAL. The result is to be attributed to two causes. The friends of the…

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Parramatta Election. To the Editor of the Empire

Empire · Friday 17 October 1856 · page 5

SIR—I perceive in your issue of this morning an answer to my letter of Saturday last, by Constable Briggs. I now crave yonr indulgence for the purpose of defending myself against the statement made by him…

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North Cumberland Election

Empire · Friday 17 October 1856 · page 5

The polling for the election of a representative for the North Riding of the County of Cumberland, took place yesterday. It will be seen by the annexed list that Mr. Darvall obtained a considerable majority of votes over…

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South Cumberland Election Freeman's Journal Office, Friday, Oct. 17th, 11½ p. m

Freeman's Journal · Saturday 18 October 1856 · page 3

We have just heard, that Mr. MANNING has been returned by all overwhelming majority. Public feeling was never more decidedly in favour of a public man…

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The Ministerial Re-election

Freeman's Journal · Saturday 18 October 1856 · page 2

The triumphant return of Mr. DARVALL for North Cumberland will be hailed by the lovers of law and order, all the country over, with the greatest satisfaction. Mr. DARVALL'S…

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The Progress of the Elections

The People's Advocate and New South Wales Vindicator · Saturday 18 October 1856 · page 2

NORTH RIDING OF CUMBERLAND. -- The nomination for the Representation of North Cumberland took place on Monday at Parramatta. The candidates for the vacant seat were J. B. Darvall, Esq., and Mr. James Byrnes…

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Election for the North Riding of Cumberland. the Poll

Bell's Life in Sydney and Sporting Reviewer · Saturday 18 October 1856 · page 3

We do not romner any election in the colony which caused a larger amount of excitement than that for the North Riding of Cumberland, the poll for which was taken on Thursday. It is…

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South Cumberland Election

Empire · Saturday 18 October 1856 · page 4

The polling for the election of the South Riding of the County of Cumberland was taken yesterday; but owing to the remoteness of some portions of the district, we have been unable to ascertain the total results of the…

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The Dignity of Parliament. (From the Bathurst Free Press, October 15.)

Empire · Monday 20 October 1856 · page 2

If it be true that the substrata of society borrow their style, deportment, and manners from those whom nature, fortune, or Providence has placed above them, every good and wise man may well tremble for the prospects…

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The North Riding of Cumberland Election

The Sydney Morning Herald · Monday 20 October 1856 · page 2

THE declaration of the poll taken at the above election was made at Parramatta on Saturday last, when about one hundred and fifty persons, most of whom were friends of the successful candidate attended in front of…

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The Elections. (From the Cornwall Chronicle, 11th October.)

The Sydney Morning Herald · Monday 20 October 1856 · page 3

SINCE last we adverted to the elections now proceeding in the colony, Hobart Town has done its duty in the selection of three able representatives. To Mr. Justice Horne a vigorous opposition had begun on the…

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Candidates in Tasmania

The Sydney Morning Herald · Monday 20 October 1856 · page 5

A CORRESPONDENT of the Hobarton Advertiser writes as follows, respecting Mr. Justice Horne and Mr. Hopkins, as candidates for seats in the Upper House. Sir,—Can you find space for the following remarks…

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Election for the North Riding of Cumberland Declaration of the Poll

Empire · Monday 20 October 1856 · page 5

The official declaration of the polling for the North Riding of the County of Cumberland took place at Parramatta on Saturday last. At exactly twelve o'clock, Mr. Darvall, supported on the right by Mr. R. J. Want, and on…

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