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Politics & elections, 1871

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Prorogation of Parliament the Queen's Speech. London, August 20

Evening News · Monday 23 October 1871 · page 3

THE Lord Chancellor then said,—We are commanded by her Majesty to deliver her Majesty's most gracious Speech, as follows: —My Lords and Gentlemen…

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Prorogation of Parliament. the Queen's Speech. Landon, August 20

Empire · Monday 23 October 1871 · page 3

THE Lord Chancellor then said,—We are commanded by her Majesty to deliver her Majesty's most gracious Speech, as follows:— "My Lords and Gentlemenp…

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Approaching Municipal Elections. (To the Editor of the Freeman's Journal.)

Freeman's Journal · Saturday 4 November 1871 · page 10

SIR,—The time is at hand when the citizens of Sydney will be called upon to exercise their municipal franchise in the election of Aldermen, and I deem it prudent Sir, with your kind…

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The Australian Town & Country Journal Sydney, Saturday, Nov. 11, 1871. The Coming Session of Parliament

Australian Town and Country Journal · Saturday 11 November 1871 · page 8

THE subjects to be dealt with by Parliament during the session of 1871, will soon be brought under public consideration. Before they are announced, it is, however, disirable to…

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Our Municipal Elections. (To the Editor of the Freeman's Journal.)

Freeman's Journal · Saturday 11 November 1871 · page 10

SIR,—Allow me, the through the columns of your journal, to remind the electors whose names are on the municipal electoral rolls of this city, of the importance of their showing some interest…

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Municipal Elections

The Protestant Standard · Saturday 11 November 1871 · page 4

WE are glad to see that our friends are moving with a view to the elections next month. They will require to be busy, for the enemy is watching and working. He…

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Punch's Lectures to Candidates for Civil Service Examination

Sydney Punch · Saturday 11 November 1871 · page 9

MR. PUNCH, having been informed that the education of Candidates for the Civil Service Examination has been sadly neglected, will from time to time give Lectures upon History, Grammar, Geography, and other studies. In this issue he commences the series by a lecture…

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Opening of the Queensland Parliament. [From Our Correspondent.] Thursday, November 9

The Sydney Morning Herald · Monday 13 November 1871 · page 2

THE formal opening of Parliament yesterday was characterised by the usual ceremonies. The Volunteers and police formed a meagre guard of honour, the customary salutes were fired, and the assembled crowd cheered lustily…

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Opening of Parliament

Evening News · Tuesday 14 November 1871 · page 2

THE Third Session of the Sixth Parliament of New South Wales was opened this day, with the usual formalities, by his Excellency the Governor. The attendance of ladies was unusually large, and the…

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Opening of Parliament

The Sydney Morning Herald · Wednesday 15 November 1871 · page 2

YESTERDAY at noon his Excellency the Governor opened Parliament for the dispatch of business pursuant to proclamation. The usual formalities were observed, and the attendance of visitors, especially ladies, was very large…

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Parliament. Legislative Council. "Tuesday, November 14, 1871

Evening News · Wednesday 15 November 1871 · page 4

THE PRESIDENT took the chair at twenty-eight minutes past 4 o'clock. Mr DOCKER moved Mr. [?] Appointment as Chairman of Committees, which was agreed to unanimously…

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Opening of Parliament. Legislative Council. Tuesday, November 14. 1871

Empire · Wednesday 15 November 1871 · page 2

THE Third Session of the Sixth Parliament of New South Wales was opened this day, with the usual formalities, by his Excellency the Governor. The attendance of ladies was unusually large, and the…

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The Work of Parliament

Empire · Thursday 16 November 1871 · page 4

SEVERAL Parliamentary n[?]tices of motion on the Assembly business paper refer to important subjects, and are likely to occasion considerable debate when formally brought before he…

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Parliament. Legislative Council. Wednesday November 15, 1871

Empire · Thursday 16 November 1871 · page 3

THE PRESIDENT took the chair at half-past 4 o'clock. ADDRESS IN REPLY TO THE OPENING SPEECH. Mr. DOCKER stated that his Excellancy had…

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New South Wales Parliament. Legislative Council. Wednesday, November 15Th

The Sydney Morning Herald · Thursday 16 November 1871 · page 2

THE PRESIDENT took the chair at half-past 4 o'clock. ADDRESS IN REPLY TO THE OPENING SPEECH. The POSTMASTER-GENERAL announced that his…

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Parliament. Legislative Council. Wednesday, November 15, 1871. The President took the chair at half-past 4 o'clock. Address in Reply to the Opening Speech

Evening News · Thursday 16 November 1871 · page 2

Mr. DOCKER stated that his Excellency has intimated that he would be prepared to receive the Address in reply from the Legislative Council at 4 o'clock, on Wednesday next…

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Parliament. Legislative Council

Empire · Friday 17 November 1871 · page 2

THE PRESIDENT took the chair at twenty-nine minutes past 4 o'clock. CUSTOMS DUTIES. In answer to Mr. D[?]s Thomson, Mr. DOCKER…

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Parliament. Legislative Council. Customs Duties

Evening News · Friday 17 November 1871 · page 3

In answer to Mr. Deas Thomson, Mr, DOCKER stated that since the termination of the last Inter-colonial Conference there had bean no farther negotiation with reference to the Customs duties on goods…

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New South Wales Parliament. Legislative Council. Thursday, November 16Th

The Sydney Morning Herald · Friday 17 November 1871 · page 2

THE PRESIDENT took the chair at twenty-eight minutes past 4 o'clock. CUSTOMS DUTIES. Mr. DEAS THOMSON asked the Postmaster-General,…

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The Parliament. Opening of Parliament

The Sydney Mail and New South Wales Advertiser · Saturday 18 November 1871 · page 1203

At noon on Tuesday his Excellency the Governor opened Parliament for the dispatch of business pursuant to proclamation. The usual formalities wore observed, and the attendance of visitors, especially ladies, was very large…

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