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Politics & elections, 1870

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Parliament. Legislative Assembly. Wednesday, November 9Th

Empire · Thursday 10 November 1870 · page 3

THE House having been adjourned to five o'clock, the Speaker took the chair at twenty-eight minutes past five. There were twenty-nine members present. ANSWER TO QUESTION…

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New South Walks Parliament. Legislative Assembly. Wednesday, November 9

The Sydney Morning Herald · Thursday 10 November 1870 · page 2

THE SPEAKER took the chair at twenty-eight minutes past 5 o'clock. THE MEMBER FOR WELLINGTON. Mr. BUCHANAN asked the Colonial Secretary,—"1…

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Parliament. Legislative Assembly. Financial Debate

Evening News · Friday 11 November 1870 · page 2

The House, on the motion of Mr. SAMUEL, went into committee of Ways and Means. Mr. GREVILLE said [?]e rose with di[?]dence, not only from his inexperience in Parliamentary debate[?] but…

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Parliament. Legislative Council. Thursday, November 10Th

Empire · Friday 11 November 1870 · page 3

THE PRESIDENT took the chair at twenty-nine minutes past 4 o'clock. FUTURE GOVERNORS' SALARIES BILL. The PRESIDENT reported a message from the…

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New South Wales Parliament. Legislative Council. Thursday, November 10

The Sydney Morning Herald · Friday 11 November 1870 · page 2

THE PRESIDENT took the chair at twenty-seven m[?]nutes past 4 o'clock. SALARIES OF FUTURE GOVERNORS BILL. The PRESIDENT unnounced the receipt of a message…

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The Parliament. Thursday, 3Rd November

Sydney Mail · Saturday 12 November 1870 · page 3

In the Legislative Assembly, Ministers, in answer to questions, said:—That Messrs. John Anthony Fernance, of St Albans, and Henry Riversdale Wilson, of M'Donald River, were…

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The Parliament. Legislative Assembly

Freeman's Journal · Saturday 12 November 1870 · page 2

Mr. SUTHERLAND, in answer to questions, said that no land belonging to the estate of the late Dr. Mitchell had been resumed, but it was proposed to take 7¾ perches for coal staiths; and…

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Parliament. Legislative Assembly. Friday, November 11

Empire · Saturday 12 November 1870 · page 3
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THE SPEAKER took the chair at twenty-eight minutes past 3. ANSWERS TO QUESTIONS. In answer to Mr. Webb, Mr. SUTHERLAND said…

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Bell's Concentrated Essence of Parliament. Tuesday, 8Th Nov

Bell's Life in Sydney and Sporting Chronicle · Saturday 12 November 1870 · page 3

At the usual hour, Mr Speaker, looking as usual, was receired with the usual formalities by the Chair with open arms. In reply to inquisitive Members, the following items of…

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New South Wales Parliament. Legislative Assembly. Friday, November 11

The Sydney Morning Herald · Saturday 12 November 1870 · page 4

THE SPEAKER took the chair at twenty-eight minutes past 3 o'clock. ROAD FROM CALLOLA TO TUENA. Mr. WEBB asked the Secretary for Public Works,—"I…

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New South Wales Parliament. Legislative Assembly. Friday, Nov. 4

Australian Town and Country Journal · Saturday 12 November 1870 · page 4

Mr. BUCHANAN moved, without notice, that Mr. Ezekiel Alexander Baker having, at the time of his election, been the holder of an office of profit under the Crown not one of the offices provided for in the…

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To the 86 Presbyterians Who Voted for Me at the Election of Councellors for St. Andrews College. (Per favor of the Protestant Standard.)

The Protestant Standard · Saturday 12 November 1870 · page 3

FRIENDS,--You will please accept my thanks for your unsolicited and freely given votes, at the late election of Councillors for St. Andrew's College. You nominated me without…

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Parliament. Legislative Assembly. Tuesday, November 15Ih

Empire · Wednesday 16 November 1870 · page 3

THE SPEAKER took the chair at twenty-eight minutes past 3. ANSWERS TO QUESTIONS. In answer to Mr. Webb, Mr. SUTHERLAND said…

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Parliament. I Legislative Assembly. Tuesday, November 15Th

Evening News · Wednesday 16 November 1870 · page 2

In answer to Mr. Webb, Mr. SUTHERLAND said of the L525 for the repair of the road from Batharst to Ophir, L199 has been already expended. In answer to Mr. Buchanah, Mr. SAMUEL laid on…

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New South Wales Parliament. Legislative Assembly. Tuesday, November 15

The Sydney Morning Herald · Wednesday 16 November 1870 · page 2

THE SPEAKER took the chair at twenty-nine minutes past 3 o'clock. OPHIR ROAD. Mr. WEBB asked the Secretary for Public Works,—…

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Parliament. Legislative Council. Thursday, November 16

Empire · Thursday 17 November 1870 · page 3

THE PRESIDENT took the chair at half-past 4 o'clock, and finding that there were only nine members present, adjourned the House until to-morrow (Thursday). Those present were the Hon. Messrs. Allen, Deas…

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New South Wales Parliament. Legislative Council. Wednesday, November 16

The Sydney Morning Herald · Thursday 17 November 1870 · page 2

THE PRESIDENT took his sent at half-past 4 o'clock. The following members were present: —Mr. Allen, Mr. Deas Thomson, Mr. Docker, Mr. Alexander Campbell, Mr. Moore, Mr. Holt, Mr. Blaxland, Mr. Richardson, and Mr…

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Parliament. Legislative Assembly. The SPEAKER took the chair at twenty-eight minutes past 3. Post Entries for Goods Ex John Dut[?]

Evening News · Thursday 17 November 1870 · page 4

Mr. WILSON drew attention to a return furnished by the Treasurer, of additional duties ad valorem. Among these were post entries, for goods re[?] from the wreek of the John Dut[?]. The goods were…

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Parliament. Legislative Council

Evening News · Friday 18 November 1870 · page 4

THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 17. THE PRESIDENT took the chair at nine-and-twenty minutes past 4. Sir W. MANNING laid upon the table the Report of…

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