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Politics & elections, 1870

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Attempt to Murder a Member of Parliament

Evening News · Saturday 9 July 1870 · page 3

On April 29 a desperate attempt was made to murder Mr. Charles Burton, M.P. For several years past Mr. Buxton has employed at secretary a young man, named White, a person of…

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West Kempsey. the Hastings Election

Sydney Mail · Saturday 9 July 1870 · page 3

The polling to-day for the above election, so fer as the returns have come in, was as follows:— Dean. Smith. WestKempsey 166 87…

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Attempt to Murder a Member of Parliament

Empire · Monday 11 July 1870 · page 4

On April 29 a desperate attempt was made to murder Mr. Charles Buxton, M. P. For several years past Mr. Buxton has employed as secretary a young man, named White, a person of…

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The Hastings Election

Sydney Punch · Saturday 16 July 1870 · page 3

MY DEAR PUNCH,--Now the hurly- burly's done, now the battle's lost and won. Long and keenly was it fought with doubtful…

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Municipal Elections. to the Editor of the Herald

The Sydney Morning Herald · Monday 18 July 1870 · page 5

SIR,—Will you kindly inform me whether a ratepayer who has not paid his rates for the current year is debarred from voting to fill an extraordinary vacancy. If so, will a nomination paper, signed by a…

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Prorogation of the Victorian Parliament. (From the Argus.)

The Sydney Morning Herald · Thursday 21 July 1870 · page 3

THE Parliament of Victoria was prorogued on July 15, when his Excellency addressed the members of the two Houses as follows:- "Mr. President and Honorable Gentlemen of the…

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Attempt to Murder a Member of Parliament

Australian Town and Country Journal · Saturday 23 July 1870 · page 23

ON April 29 a desperate attempt was made to murder Mr. Charles Buxton, M.P. For several years past Mr. Buxton lias employed as secretary a young man, named White, a person of…

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Personation at Elections. to the Editor of the Herald

The Sydney Morning Herald · Thursday 4 August 1870 · page 6

SIR,—It was promised that a bill to amend the electoral law would be submitted to Parliament in the ensuing session. Our delegates to Victoria have had the opportunity of being informed there how the…

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Opening of Parliament

Evening News · Thursday 11 August 1870 · page 2

THIS morning the Parliament was opened by His Excellency the Earl of Belmore. A very large number of persons assembled to witness the ceremony, the clumber of the Legislative Council being filled with…

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Opening of Parliament

The Sydney Morning Herald · Friday 12 August 1870 · page 2
Also in Empire

PARLIAMENT was opened yesterday at noon by his Excellency the Governor with the usual formalities. The number of visitors present in the Council Chamber was more than usually large, the ladies occupying two-thirds of…

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Parliament. Legislative Council-thursday

Evening News · Friday 12 August 1870 · page 2

THE PRESIDENT again took the chair at half-past four o'clock. The following members were present.-The Hon. G. Allen w. Rynes J. Campbell, J…

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Opening of Parliament

Sydney Mail · Saturday 13 August 1870 · page 4
Also in Freeman's Journal

THE Parliament was summoned for dispatch of business on Thursday, there was a large attendance of members present at the ceremony of opening. His Excellency the Earl of Belmore delivered the following…

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New South Wales Parliament

Australian Town and Country Journal · Saturday 13 August 1870 · page 4

ON THURSDAY morning Parliament was opened by His Excellency the Earl of Kelmore. A very large number of persons assembled to witness the ceremony, the chamber of the Legislative Council being filled with…

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Parliament of New South Males

The Protestant Standard · Saturday 13 August 1870 · page 7

Parliament was opened on Thursday last, with the usual ceremonies. A large number of persons assembled in the Legislative Chambers, among whom were Lady Belmore, Lady Stephen,…

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Parliament. Legislative Council. Friday, August 12

Empire · Saturday 13 August 1870 · page 3

THE PRESIDENT took the chair at twenty-five minutes part 4 o'clock. ISSUE OF DEBENTURES. Mr. DOCKER, pursuant to notice, asked the…

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Parliament. Legislative Assembly. Friday, AUGUST 12

Evening News · Saturday 13 August 1870 · page 2

The SPEAKER took the chair at twenty-eight minutes past three. MR MORIARTY'S SUSPENSION. Mr. BUCHANAN asked the Colonial Secretary-If…

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New South Wales Parliament. Legislative Council. Friday, August 12

The Sydney Morning Herald · Saturday 13 August 1870 · page 5

THE PRESIDENT took the chair at twenty-five minutes past 4 o'clock. ISSUE OF DEBENTURES. Mr. DOCKER asked the Representative of the…

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Parliament Legislative Assembly. Tuesday, 16Th August, 1870

Empire · Wednesday 17 August 1870 · page 3

THE SPEAKER took the chair at twenty-eight minutes part three. ESCAPE OF A. ASHDOWN. Mr. HOSKINS asked the Colonial Secretary—Have…

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