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Politics & elections, 1867

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Parliament. Legislative Council. Thursday, November 28

Empire · Friday 29 November 1867 · page 2

The PRESIDENT took the chair at thirty minutes after 4 o'clock. There being only eight members present, viz., Messrs. Docker, Mitchell, Icely, Allen, Russell,…

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New South Wales Parliament. Legislative Council. Thursday, November 28

The Sydney Morning Herald · Friday 29 November 1867 · page 2

THE PRESIDENT took his seat at half-past 4 o'olock. The PRESIDENT said that as there was not a quorum present, he adjourned the Council until 4. p.m. on Wednesday next…

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Municipal Elections

The Sydney Morning Herald · Friday 29 November 1867 · page 5
Also in Empire

MR. CHARLES MOORE, FOR BOURKE WARD.—A meeting was held at Messrs. Punch and McGrath's Hotel, last evening, corner of King and Pitt streets. Mr. Frank Senior, chemist, was voted to the chair. Although the…

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The parliament. Legislative Council

Freeman's Journal · Saturday 30 November 1867 · page 2

The Bill to prohibit the supply of intoxicating drink to aborigines was brought up from the Assembly, and read a first time on the motion of Mr. LORD…

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Parliament. Friday, 22Nd November. In the Legislative Assembly

Sydney Mail · Saturday 30 November 1867 · page 3

Mr. PARKES, in answer to a question said that two Public school inspectors had been refused permission to inspect a certified Denominational Roman Catholic school in Pitt-street South, though that school had…

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New South Wales Parliament. Legislative Assembly. Friday, November 29

The Sydney Morning Herald · Saturday 30 November 1867 · page 8

THE SPEAKER took the chair at the usual hour. EXPORT OF COAL. Mr. BURNS asked the Colonial Treasurer,—"1. The quantity of cool shipped at Newcastle for Singapore,…

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Municipal Elections

The Sydney Morning Herald · Saturday 30 November 1867 · page 7
Also in Empire

MR. CHARLES MOORE FOR BOURES WARD.—A very large meeting of the friends and supporters of Mr. Charles Moore (Mayor) was held at Tierney's Currency Lass Hotel, corner of Pitt and Hunter streets, last evening. The chair was occupied by Mr. R. M…

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Parliament. Legislative Assembly. Friday, November 29

Empire · Monday 2 December 1867 · page 3

The SPEAKER took the chair at twenty-nine minutes past 3. EXPORTS FROM NEWCASTLE AND SYDNEY. Mr. BURNS asked the Colonial Treasurer—1. The…

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Municipal Elections

The Sydney Morning Herald · Monday 2 December 1867 · page 2
Also in Empire

PHILLIP WARD: MR. OATLEY'S MEETING.—A meeting of the friends and supporters of Mr. Alderman Oatley was held on Saturday night at the Crown Inn, Banks and Rotany streets, Chippendale. Mr. S. Goold occupied the…

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Parliament. Legislative Assembly. Tuesday, December 3

Empire · Wednesday 4 December 1867 · page 5

The SPEAKER took the chair at half-past 3 o'clock. CHURCH AND SCHOOL LANDS. Mr. BURNS asked the Colonial Treasurer—1. What amount, tendered for the renewal of their leases by the…

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New South Wales Parliament. Legislative Assembly. Tuesday, December 3

The Sydney Morning Herald · Wednesday 4 December 1867 · page 2

THE SPEAKER took the chair at half-past 3 o'clock p.m. THE CHURCH AND SCHOOL LANDS. Mr. BURNS asked the Colonial Treasurer,—"1. What amount, tendered for the renewal of their leases by the…

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City Municipal Elections. Declaration of the Poll

The Sydney Morning Herald · Wednesday 4 December 1867 · page 5

A large number of citizens assembled in front of the Town Hall, Wynyard-square, at 10 o'clock yesterday morning, awaiting the declaration of the poll. By 12 o'clock the crowd was increased to about two thousand porsons. The…

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Parliament. Legislative Council. Wednesday, December 4, 1867

Empire · Thursday 5 December 1867 · page 3

The PRESIDENT took the chair at twenty-nine minutes after 4 o'clock. GILCHRIST TRUST. Mr. DOCKER laid on the table [?] despatch from the…

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New South Wales Parliament. Legislative Council. Wednesday, December 4

The Sydney Morning Herald · Thursday 5 December 1867 · page 2

THE President took his seat at half-past 4 o'clock. ADDITIONAL SITTING. Mr. DOCKER gave notice that to-morrow he should move that, for the remainder of the session, Friday be a…

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Parliament. Legislative Council. Thursday, December 5, 1867

Empire · Friday 6 December 1867 · page 2

The PRESIDENT took the chair at twenty-eight minutes after 4 o'clock. WESTERN KEROSENE OIL COMPANY'S INCORPORATION BILL…

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New South Wales Parliament. Legislative Council. Thursday, December 5

The Sydney Morning Herald · Friday 6 December 1867 · page 2

THE PRESIDENT took his seat at half-past 4 o'clock. WESTERN KEROSENE OIL COMPANY (LIMITED). Mr. WEEKES moved for leave to bring in a bill to…

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Parliament. Legislative Council. Friday, December 6, 1867

Empire · Saturday 7 December 1867 · page 5

The PRESIDENT took the chair at thirty minutes after 4 o'clock. There being only eight members present, via, Messrs. Docker, Allen, Icely, Blaxland, Gordon, Thomson, Hay,…

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