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Politics & elections, 1859

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The Elections. Newrown

Empire · Saturday 11 June 1859 · page 7

A public meeting of the electors, faveurable to the return of Mr. Holt, was held at the St. John's Tavern, Newtown, last evening. Mr. JOLLY was called to the Chair, and he briefly introduced…

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Election for West Sydney.—the Nomination

The Sydney Morning Herald · Monday 13 June 1859 · page 2

THE nomination of candidated to represent the electorate of West Sydney, in the ensuing Parliament took place yesterday, in accordance with notice duly given by J.G. Waller, Esq., appointed returning officer for the occasion. The hustings were…

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Paddington Election

Empire · Monday 13 June 1859 · page 5

THE official declaration of this electorate took place on Saturday, at the Hustings, Paddington. The numbers were the same as already published, namely. Cooper 528, and Wyndoyer 487…

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The Elections

Empire · Monday 13 June 1859 · page 4

To-morrow tho election for West Sydney takes place, and the contest is likely to be a colse one. The Raverend Dr. Lang, whose name forms a portion of this colony's history,' is foremost on the…

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[By Election Telegraph.] Melbourne. Arrived.—june 10

Empire · Monday 13 June 1859 · page 4

Amiable Creole, French ship, from Bordeaux Royal Shepherd, ateamer, from Launooston, Prince of tho Seas, barque, from London. SAILKD.-JUNE…

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Members Elected for the New Parliament

The Sydney Morning Herald · Tuesday 14 June 1859 · page 4

EAST SYDNEY.—Hon. Charles Cowper John Black Henry Parkes Hon. James Martin…

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Election for the Nepean

The Sydney Morning Herald · Tuesday 14 June 1859 · page 8

THE nomination for the above electorate took place yesterday, at Puprith. The only candidate in the field was Mr. K. Jamison, but it was anticipated that some other gentleman would be brought out on the day of nomination such, however, was not…

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The Hawkesbury Election. [From Our Correspondent.]

The Sydney Morning Herald · Tuesday 14 June 1859 · page 8

MR. DARVALI. mot and addressed a considerable number of the electors of Pitt Town, on Friday afternoon, at Mawson's Inn. Mr. Thomas Chaseling occupied the chair. At the conclusion of Mr. Darvall's address Mr. William Hall moved, and Mr. William…

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Central Cumberland Election. [From Our Correspondent.]

The Sydney Morning Herald · Tuesday 14 June 1859 · page 8

ON Friday, Mr. Lackey met a large number of the electors at Schofield's Inn, on the Windsor Road. Mr. Thomas Stewart was voted to the chair, and the candidate entered into a [?] and elaborate explanation of the views and opinions held by him on…

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[?]Be Election.—nomination

The Sydney Morning Herald · Tuesday 14 June 1859 · page 4

[?] be Candidates to serve as representatives for the Electorate of the Glebe, took plaee yesterday, according to official notice, at Balmain. James Shoobert presided as Returning-officer, and in his…

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Bathurst Election. (From Saturday's Bathurst Times.)

Empire · Tuesday 14 June 1859 · page 8

EARLY on Thursday morning much auxiety was evinced by the supporters of both candidates—before 8'o'clock dogcarts, gigs, spring carts, mail carts, and every description of vehicle was put into requisition for the…

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The Elections. Glebe Electorate

Empire · Tuesday 14 June 1859 · page 4

A MEETING of the friends of Mr. John Campbell was held, pursuant to advertisement, at the "Lady of the Lake," Bay-street, Globe, for the purpose of hearing Mr. Campbell's account of his stewardship, and of hearing…

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West Sydney Election

Freeman's Journal · Wednesday 15 June 1859 · page 2
Also in Empire

THE Returning Officer for the West Sydney Electorate, Mr. J. G. Waller, shortly after seven o'clock yesterday evening, gave a rough statement of the result of the day's…

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Canterbury Election—mr Terry's Meeting

The Sydney Morning Herald · Wednesday 15 June 1859 · page 6

ON Monday evening, there was a numerous meeting of the electors of the above district, held at Mr. Hogim's Pic-nic Arms, Coogee, for the purpose of listening to an exposition of the political views and principles of Mr. S. H. Terry…

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Newcastle Election.—nomination. [From Our Reporter.]

The Sydney Morning Herald · Wednesday 15 June 1859 · page 5

MONDAY last being the day appointed for the nomination or a representative for Newcastle, all other business was nearly entirely responsed in the town. Several of the friends of the respective candidates assembled at an early hour in groups near the hustings,…

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The Elections. Canterbury Eeection—mr. Terry's Meeting

Empire · Wednesday 15 June 1859 · page 5

ON Monday evening, [?]there was a numerous meeting of the electors of the above district, held at Mr. Hogan's Pic-nic Arms, Coogee, for the purpose of listening to an expos[?]tion of the political views and principles of Mr. S…

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Newcastle Election

Empire · Wednesday 15 June 1859 · page 4

The following is the result of the poll for the Newcastle election, as received last night. Hodgson..... 309 Hannell..... 288…

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Election for the Glebe. the Polling

The Sydney Morning Herald · Thursday 16 June 1859 · page 4

THE polling for the election of a member of the Legislative Assembly for the Glebe electorate took place yesterday, in booths erected for the purpose, and apportioned to the several initial letters, at the Globe and at Balmain. The polling commenced at…

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Newcastle Election

The Sydney Morning Herald · Thursday 16 June 1859 · page 5

JUNE 15.—The poll took place yesterday, and was conducted throughout with order and good temper on both sides. There was little or no drunkenness, and it was generally remarked that the excitement was less than under the open system of voting. About…

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