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Politics & elections, 1865

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Parliament. Friday, 24Th November

Sydney Mail · Saturday 2 December 1865 · page 3

IN the Legislative Assembly, In reply to questions put to Ministers, the following information was elicited:—That the number of warders employed in Mudgee gaol was 4; the…

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The Parliament. Legislative Council

Freeman's Journal · Saturday 2 December 1865 · page 2

Mr. PLUNKETT laid upon the table of the House reports from the Superintendent of Electric Telegraphs; the Engineer-in Chief, in reference to the Fitzroy Dry Dock; the…

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Punch in Parliament. Tuesday, 28Th November

Sydney Punch · Saturday 2 December 1865 · page 3

Mr. SPEAKER put in his usual appearance at about the usual time, and Mr. Lucas was informed by Mr. SMART that Mr. CRACKNELL had gone home to get a superior description of fluid to work the telegraph with, and Mr. FARNELL was told that Government had too much dirty…

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Parliament. Legislative Assembly. Friday, December. 1, 1865

Empire · Saturday 2 December 1865 · page 3

The SPEAKER took the chair at half past 3 o'clock. BRIDGE AT CARCOAR. Mr. STIMPSON asked the Secretary, for Public Works—1. If he is aware that the bridge over the…

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New South Wales Parliament. Legislative Assembly. Friday, December 1St

The Sydney Morning Herald · Saturday 2 December 1865 · page 8

THE SPEAKER took the chair at the usual hour. QUESTIONS. Mr. STIMPSON asked the Secretary for Publc Works, —1. If he is aware that the bridge over the Belabala…

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Prorogation of the Victorian Parliament

The Sydney Morning Herald · Monday 4 December 1865 · page 2

ON Tuesday, the 28th ultimo, at 5 p.m. the Usher announced the approach of his Excellency the Governor. A few minutes afterwards Sir Charles Darling entered the House, attended by his side-de-camp and private secretary…

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Municipal Election. Declaration of the Poll

The Sydney Morning Herald · Monday 4 December 1865 · page 5

A SCRUTINY of the ballot papers taken in the election for Bourke, Brisbane, Macquario, and Denison Wards was made on Saturday morning, and the state of the poll was immediately afterwards declared by the Mayor of Sydney,…

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City Municipal Elections. Declaration of the Poll

Empire · Monday 4 December 1865 · page 5

On Saturday last a scrutiny of the ballot papers received during the election of aldermon on Friday, took place at the Town Hall, Wynyard-square. The scrutiny commenced at nine o'clock, and lasted about…

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Parliament. Legistative Assembly Tuesday, December 5, 1865

Empire · Wednesday 6 December 1865 · page 3

The SPEAKER took the chair at half past 3 o'clock. ROADS INTENTERFIELD ELECTORAT. Mr. GORDON asked the Acting Secretary for Lands 1. To name the roads in the Tenterfield electorate…

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New South Wales Parliament. Legislative Assembly. Tuesday, December 5

The Sydney Morning Herald · Wednesday 6 December 1865 · page 2

THE SPEAKER took the chair at the usual hour. QUESTION. Mr. GORDON asked the Acting Secretary for Lands.— "1. To name the roads in the Tenterfield electorate for…

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Parliament. Legislative Council. Wednesday, 6Th December

Empire · Thursday 7 December 1865 · page 3

The PRESIDENT took the chair at twenty-five minutes after 4 o'clock. PETITIONS. Dr. MACFARLANE presented a petition from the…

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New South Wales Parliament. Legislative Council. Wednesday, December 6

The Sydney Morning Herald · Thursday 7 December 1865 · page 2

THE PRESIDENT took his seat at twenty-five minutes past 4 o'clock. PETITIONS—MUNICIPAL LAW. Dr. MACFARLANE presented a petition in favour of…

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Parliament. Legislative Council. Thursday, 7Th December

Empire · Friday 8 December 1865 · page 3

The PRESIDENT took the chair at twenty-seven minutes after 4 o'clock. Mr. DEAS THOMSON, for Sir W. M. Manning, withdrew his (Sir W. Manning's) motion for leave to…

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New South Wales Parliament. Legislative Council. Thursday, December 7

The Sydney Morning Herald · Friday 8 December 1865 · page 2

THE PRESIDENT took his seat at twenty-five minutes past four o'clock. EQUITY. Mr. DEAS THOMSON, in the absence of Sir W…

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Parliament. Friday, 1St December

Sydney Mail · Saturday 9 December 1865 · page 11

IN the Legislative Assembly, In reply to questions put to Ministers, the following information was elicited:—That the Government were not aware that the bridge over the Belubula River at…

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Prorogation of the Victorian Parliament

Sydney Mail · Saturday 9 December 1865 · page 8

ON Tuesday, the 28th ultimo, at 5 p.m. the Usher announced the approach of his Excellency the Governor. A few minutes afterwards Sir Charles Darling entered the House, attended by his side-de-camp and private secretary…

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The Parliament. Legislative Council

Freeman's Journal · Saturday 9 December 1865 · page 775

Mr. WEEKS obtained leave to bring in a bill to prohibit the use of dogs for purposes of draught, and the bill was read a first time.—The District Court Act Amendment Bill was brought…

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Parliament. Legislative Assembly. Friday, 8Th December

Empire · Saturday 9 December 1865 · page 3

The SPEAKER took the chair at thirty "minutes past 3 o'clock. MUNICIPALITIES LAW AMENDMENT. Mr. MORRICE presented a petition from the Municipal Council of Albury in favour of the amendment of…

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Punch in Parliament. Friday, December 1St

Sydney Punch · Saturday 9 December 1865 · page 2

THE performances were commenced at half-past three, by Mr. STIMPSON, who asked Mr. SMART what steps he meant to take over a bridge that was broken at Careoar. SMART said he had great objections personally to take steps over…

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New South Wales Parliament. Legislative Assembly. Friday, December 8

The Sydney Morning Herald · Saturday 9 December 1865 · page 7

The Speaker took the chair at half-past 3 o'clock. PETITION. Mr. MORRICE presented a petition from the Municipality of Albury, in favour of the Municipalities Act…

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