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Politics & elections, 1866

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Parliament of New South Wales. the Council

The Sydney Morning Herald · Friday 23 November 1866 · page 5

On Wednesday, 24th October, the motion by Mr. DOCKER for the adoption of the report of the Committee of the Whole on the Disease in Sheep Bill was a formal one, it being desired by the…

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New South Wales Parliament. Legislative Council. Thursday, November 22

The Sydney Morning Herald · Friday 23 November 1866 · page 2

THE PRESIDENT took his seat at the usual hour. PETITIONS. Mr. [?]OCKER presented a petition from Yass, in favour of the Public Schools Bill, sign[?]d by 296 persons…

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Parliament. Friday, 16Th November

Sydney Mail · Saturday 24 November 1866 · page 3

In the Legislative Assembly, In reply to questions put to Ministers, the following information was elicited — that the trial of William Henry Scott, charged with murder, had been…

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The Parliament. Legislative Council

Freeman's Journal · Saturday 24 November 1866 · page 746

After the presentation of numerous petitions for and against the Public Schools Bill,—Mr. DEAS THOMSON supported the motion for the second reading, giving notice, however, that in…

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Punch in Parliament. Tuesday, November 20th

Sydney Punch · Saturday 24 November 1866 · page 4

MR. PUNCH'S limited space prevents his doing full justice to the extraordinary proceedings which characterised the deliberations of the august Assembly under the above date. Having taken his place in the gallery at a later hour than is his wont, he was for the moment…

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Parliament. Legislative Assembly. Friday, November 23

Empire · Saturday 24 November 1866 · page 3

The SPEAKER took the chair at twenty-nine minutes past 3 o'clock. EXPLANATIONS. Mr. KEMP, as a matter of privilege, said the report…

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New South Wales Parliament. Legislative Assembly. Friday, November 23

The Sydney Morning Herald · Saturday 24 November 1866 · page 5

THE SPEAKER took the chair at twenty-nine minutes past [?] o'clock. EXPLANATION Mr. KEMP wished to correct a misreport to the effect…

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Parliament Legislative Assembly. Monday, 26Th November, 1866

Empire · Tuesday 27 November 1866 · page 3

The STEAKER took the chair at twenty-eight minutes past 3 o'clock. OYSTER PRESERVATION BILL. Mr. WILSON, as a formal motion, moved—That…

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New South Wales Parliament. Legislative Assembly. Monday, November 26Th

The Sydney Morning Herald · Tuesday 27 November 1866 · page 2

THE SPEAKER took the chair at twenty minutes past 3 o'clock. OYSTER FISHING. It was agreed on the motion of Mr. WILSON, "That…

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Parliament. Legislative Assembly, Tuesday, 27Th Novemer, 1866

Empire · Wednesday 28 November 1866 · page 3

The SPEAKER took the chair at twenty-nine miautes past 3 o'clock. PILOT SCHOONERS. MR ROBERTSON astod the Colenial Treasuror —1…

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New South Wales Parliament. Legislative Assembly. Tuesday, November 27Th

The Sydney Morning Herald · Wednesday 28 November 1866 · page 2

THE SPEAKER took the chair at half-past 3 o'clock. SYDNEY GRAMMAR SCHOOL. Mr. DE SALIS asked the Colonial Secretary,—"1. Whether the inquiry, which was commenced some months…

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Parliament. Legislative Council. Wednesday, 28Th November

Empire · Thursday 29 November 1866 · page 3

The PRESIDENT took the chair at twonty-eight minutes after 4 o'clock. Mr. WEEKES moved, without notice — That a messege be sent to the Legislative Assembly, requesting…

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New South Wales Parliament. Legislative Council. Wednesday, November 28Th

The Sydney Morning Herald · Thursday 29 November 1866 · page 2

THE PRESIDENT took his seat at the usual hour. PRINTING. Mr. ALLEN brought up a report from the Printing Committee, which was ordered to be printed…

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Parliament. Legislative Assembly. TlHURSDAY, 20Th November

Empire · Friday 30 November 1866 · page 3

The SPEAKER took the chair at twenty-nine minutes past 3 o'clock. TELEGRAPH TO LIGHTHOUSES. Mr. GARRETT asked the Secretary for Public…

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New South Wales Parliament. Legislative Council. Th[?] November 2[?]

The Sydney Morning Herald · Friday 30 November 1866 · page 2

[?] took his [?] usual hour. ADDITIONAL DAY. Mr. DOCKER, with the permission of the House, moved,—"That the House, at its rising, do adjourn until 4…

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Parliament. Friday, 23Rd November

Sydney Mail · Saturday 1 December 1866 · page 3

IN the Legislative Assembly, In reply to questions put to Ministers the following information was elicited: — That the amount expended by Government in the erection of coal shoots at…

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The Parliament. Legislative Council

Freeman's Journal · Saturday 1 December 1866 · page 754

The following bills were brought up from the Assembly and read a first time:—The Sydney Municipality Extension Bill, the Gold Duty Reduction Bill, the Presbyterian College Bill, and…

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Designs for New Houses of Parliament

Sydney Punch · Saturday 1 December 1866 · page 4

RESPECTFULLY DEDICATED TO CERTAIN MEMBERS OF THE LEGISLATIVE ASSEMBLY…

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Punch in Parliament. Monday, November 26th, 1866

Sydney Punch · Saturday 1 December 1866 · page 1

MR. SPEAKER resigned himself to his fate at the usual hour, and very shortly after the House went into Supply. It was proposed to reduce the salary of the President of the Council by £200, but BUCHANAN having been seized with a sudden rush…

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Parliament. Legislative Assembly. Monday, 3Rd December

Empire · Tuesday 4 December 1866 · page 3

The SPEAKER took the chair at twenty-nine minutes past 3 o'clock. THE MORPETH RAILWAY. Mr. NEALE asked the Secretary for Public Works,—…

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