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Politics & elections, 1862

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Parliament of New South Wales. Legislative Assembly. Friday, November 14

Freeman's Journal · Wednesday 19 November 1862 · page 5

The Speaker reported that the Lien on Crops Bill had been returned by the Legislative' Council without amendments.—In answer to Mr. Darigar, Mr. Robertson said that-all the title deeds of Crown…

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PARLIAMENT of New South Wales Legislative Council. Tuesday, November 18, 1862

Empire · Wednesday 19 November 1862 · page 2

THE PRESIDENT took the chair at twenty sir minutes past four o'clock. PETITION. Mr. BOURN RUSSELL presented a petition from…

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Municipal Election Meetings

The Sydney Morning Herald · Wednesday 19 November 1862 · page 4

[?] WARD,—Mr. Hurley addressed a meeting of his friends and supporters at the welcome Home Hotel, Clarence-street, yesterday evening. The meeting was numerously attended' Mr, Williams occupied the chair…

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New South Wales Parliament. Legislative Council. Wednesday, November 19

The Sydney Morning Herald · Thursday 20 November 1862 · page 3

THE PRESIDENT took his seat at twenty-eight minutes past four o'clock ADDRESS OF CONDOLENCE. The PRESIDENT announced that he had received a…

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PARLIAMENT of New South Wales Legislative Counch, Wednesday, November 19

Empire · Thursday 20 November 1862 · page 3

THE PRESIDENT took the chair at twenty-eight minutes past four o'clook. MESSAGE. A message was received from the Governor…

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Municipal Election—macquarie Ward

The Sydney Morning Herald · Thursday 20 November 1862 · page 5

IN Pursuance with advertisement, a meeting of the friends and supporters of alderman Chapman was held at the Globe Tavern, corner of Castlereagh and Market streets, yesterday evening. The meeting was numerously attended,…

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Parliament of New South Wales. the Council

The Sydney Morning Herald · Friday 21 November 1862 · page 7

On Wednesday, 22nd October, the PRESIDENT produced a commission, under the hand of the Governor, uncovering him to administer the usual oath to members of the Council.—The Private Lunatic…

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New South Wales Parliament. Legislative Council. Thursday, November 20

The Sydney Morning Herald · Friday 21 November 1862 · page 3

THE PRESIDENT took his seat at half-past four o'clock. MR. TORRENS. The ATTORNEY-GENERAL, by leave of the House and without notice, moved, "That the thanks of this…

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PARLIAMENT of New South Wales Legislative Council, Thursday, November 20

Empire · Friday 21 November 1862 · page 5

THE PRESIDENT took the chair at twenty-nine minutes past four o'clock. VOTE OF THANES TO MR. TORRENS. The ATTORNEY-GENERAL.in moving a vote of thanks to…

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Municipal Election Meetings

The Sydney Morning Herald · Friday 21 November 1862 · page 4

MACQUARIE WARD,—Mr. A. Moore addressed a crowded meeting of the electors of Macquarie Ward, at the Currier's Arms Inn, corner of Castlereagh and Bathurst streets, yesterday evening. Mr. James Garrick was moved into the chair, and opened the…

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Parliament. Tuesday, 18Th November

Sydney Mail · Saturday 22 November 1862 · page 3

In the legislative Council, Mr. B. RUSSELL presented a petition from residents in Dungog, in favour of the bill for the abolition of State-aid. The ATTORNEY-GENERAL laid upon the table a…

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New South Wales Parliament. Legislative Assembly. Friday, November 21

The Sydney Morning Herald · Saturday 22 November 1862 · page 5

THE SPEAKER took the chair at twenty-eight minutes past three o'clock. Mr. DE WITTS. Mr. GARRETT brought up the report of the Select…

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Parliament of New South Wales. Legislative Council. Tuesday, November 18

Freeman's Journal · Saturday 22 November 1862 · page 2

The Attorney-General laid upon the table a despatch from the Secretary of State on the subject of the Lancashire Relief Pond—expressive of the sense entertained by her Majesty…

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PARLIAMENT of New South Wales Legislative Assembly. Friday, November 21. the Speaker took the chair at half-past three o'clock, Water Frontage at Watson's Bay

Empire · Saturday 22 November 1862 · page 3

Mr. LUCAS asked the Secretary for Linds—Whether it is the intention of the Government to alienate the land forming the reserved water frontage at Watson's Bay, and situated between the property of Sir Henry…

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Municipal Election Meetings

The Sydney Morning Herald · Saturday 22 November 1862 · page 7

MACQUARIE WARD.—A large and influential meeting of the friends and supporters of Mr. Alderman Chapman, in his candidature for re-election as an alderman of this ward, was held at Mr. Kelly's Bathurst Hotel,…

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Municipal Election Meetings

The Sydney Morning Herald · Tuesday 25 November 1862 · page 5

BRISBANE WARD.—A numerous meeting of the el[?]tors was held last evening at the Green Dragon Hotel, Kent-street, Mr. Tremble in the chair, which was addressed by Alderman Duffin, in explanation of his conduct and views…

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PARLIAMENT of New South Wales Legislative Council. Tuesday, 25Th November

Empire · Wednesday 26 November 1862 · page 5

THE PRESIDENT took the chair at twenty-nine minutes past four o'clock. PETITION. Mr. PLUNKETT presented a petition from John…

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Parliament of New South Wales. Legislative Assembly. Friday, November 21

Freeman's Journal · Wednesday 26 November 1862 · page 3

The Speaker intimated that he had communicated to Mr. Torrens, by letter, the vote of thanks to this gentleman lately passed by the House.—In answer to Mr. Lueas, Mr. Robertson…

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New South Wales Parliament. Legislative Council. Tuesday, November 25. the President took his seat at half-past four o'clock. Mount Pleasant Tramroad

The Sydney Morning Herald · Wednesday 26 November 1862 · page 3

Mr. PLUNKETT presented a petition from John Dingwall, who had before petitioned to the House in opposition to the Mount Pleasant Tramroad Bill, setting forth that he was aggrieved at not having been heard in support of the…

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Municipal Election Meetings

The Sydney Morning Herald · Wednesday 26 November 1862 · page 5

MACQUARIE WARD.—Mr. Chapman met a large number of the electors of this ward at the Volunteer Hotel, corner of Pitt and Park streets, yesterday evening, when he was very favourably received. The…

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