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Politics & elections, 1869

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"Freedom of Election" in Ireland

Freeman's Journal · Saturday 28 August 1869 · page 13

The Parliamentary Committee charged with the enquiry into the mode of conducting parliamentary and municipal elections, met again on Tuesday morning, the Marquis of Harrington in…

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Opening of the Tasmanian Parliament

The Sydney Morning Herald · Tuesday 31 August 1869 · page 2

THE following is the speech delivered by the Governor, Mr. Du Cane, on the opening of the Parliament of Tasm[?]nia, on the 24th instant:— Honorable Gentlemen of the Legislative Council, and…

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France. the French Elections

Freeman's Journal · Saturday 4 September 1869 · page 5

The light m which the electoral returns are viewed by the Emperor himself is described in conflicting narratives, the writers of which in all cases pretend to have the…

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The Old "Jock" Trotting Out the Young Colt "Retrenchment, Premier Favorite for the Election " Derby."

Sydney Punch · Saturday 4 September 1869 · page 4

J. M--rt--n: THINK HE'S TOO SLENDER ABOUT THE--H-ooo! (receives a hick in the ribs.) S. S--m--el (trainer): SARVE YOU RIGHT, JIM. I TOLD YOU NOT TO INTERFERE WITH MY 'OSS. HE WON'T STAND ? YER MEDDLING. BETTER GO AND HAVE A COCK-SHY AT THAT PARKES' KIAMA GHOST BEHIND THE STAND…

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The Election Derby

Sydney Punch · Saturday 4 September 1869 · page 7

Here's Jock Robertson's colt a coming out, The "Favorite" colt that we're "sweet" about; A nice bit of blood, too, he is no doubt, With splendid points and paces…

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The Braidwood Election. [By Electric Telegraph.]

The Sydney Morning Herald · Tuesday 21 September 1869 · page 5

TO-DAY was fixed for the nomination. Several candidates have been in the field, but some of them have not long remained in it. Besides Mr. Dickson and Dr. Beer, the same of Dr. Redhead, of Araluen,…

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The Election for Braidwood. [From Our Correspondent.]

The Sydney Morning Herald · Thursday 23 September 1869 · page 5

ON Monday, the 20th instant, a meeting of the electors of Bradwood was held in that town, for the purpose of nomi[?]g a member to serve in the Legislative Assembly in the roon of Mr. J. F. Josephson, who resigned his seat…

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The Braidwood Election

Empire · Friday 24 September 1869 · page 3

At the nomination, held on Monday last in front of the Doneaster Hotel, there were about one hundred electors present. Mr. T. J. Roberts having proposed, Mr. Michael…

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The Election for Braidwood

Sydney Mail · Saturday 25 September 1869 · page 12

ON Monday, the 20th instant, a meeting of the electors of Braidwood was held in that town, for the purpose of nominationg a member to serve in the Legislative Assembly in the room of Mr. J. F. Josephson, who resigned his seat…

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Parliament of New South Wales. Opening of the Session

Empire · Tuesday 28 September 1869 · page 2

The last session of the fifth Parliament of New South Wales will be opened this day, noon, by his Excellency the Governor, the Right Hon. the Earl of Belmore, in person, with the usual ceremonies. His…

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Opening of Parliament

Empire · Wednesday 29 September 1869 · page 2
Also in The Sydney Morning Herald

The last session of the fifth Parliament of New South Wales was opened yesterday, at noon, by his Excellency the Governor, the Right Hon. the Earl of Belmore, in person, with the usual ceremonies. His…

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Parliament of New South Wales. Legislative Council. Wednesday, September 29

The Sydney Morning Herald · Thursday 30 September 1869 · page 2

THE PRESIDENT took the chair at 4 o'clock. PAPERS. Mr. OWEN laid on the table of the House the following papers:—An abstract of public accounts; papers…

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Parliament. Legislative Council. Wednesday, September 20, 1869. The PRESIDENT took the chair at 4 o'clock. PAPERS

Empire · Thursday 30 September 1869 · page 3

Mr OWEN laid on the table of the House an abstract of public accounts report respecting the Sydney branch of the Royal Mint, report of the deposits in the Sydney Savings Bank, report of the…

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Parliament. Legislative Council

Empire · Friday 1 October 1869 · page 3

THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 30, 1869. The PRESIDENT took the chair at twenty-five minutes after 4 o'clock. NOTICE OF MOTION…

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Parliament of New South Wales. Legislative Council. Thursday, 30Th September

The Sydney Morning Herald · Friday 1 October 1869 · page 2

THE PRESIDENT took his seat at twenty-five minutes past 4 o'clock. NEW BILLS. Mr. OWEN gave notice that, on the next sitting day, he…

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Prorogation of Parliament

The Sydney Morning Herald · Saturday 2 October 1869 · page 5

On the 11th of August Parliament was prorogued by Commission. The following is the Queen's Speech:— "My Lords and Gentlemen,—We are commanded by her Majesty to dispense with your further attendance in…

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The Opening of Parliament

Freeman's Journal · Saturday 2 October 1869 · page 9

ON last Tuesday afternoon Parliament reassembled for the transaction of business. The usual formalities were observed and there was a fair, attendance of members of…

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The Parliament. Legislative Council

Freeman's Journal · Saturday 2 October 1869 · page 7

On Tuesday last the fifth and last session of the present Parliament was opened by His Excellency the Governor with all the ceremonies usually followed upon such occasions…

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parliament Opening of Parliament. Parliament was opened on 28th September, at noon, by his Excellency the Governor in person

Sydney Mail · Saturday 2 October 1869 · page 3

There was a very unusually large assemblage of ladies, who wers probably for the most part disappointed that the Countess of Belmore did not grace the ceremony by her presence, as it was not very…

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