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Politics & elections, 1872

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Parliament. Legislative Council. Wednesday, July 31

Evening News · Thursday 1 August 1872 · page 2

Mr. SAMUEL, in reply to Mr. C. Campbell, said: 1. The medical officer in charge at the quarantine station was not a legally qualified medical practitioner. Dr. Alleyne reported to him (Mr. Samuel) that this officer had had…

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New South Wales Parliament. Legislative Council. Wednesday, July 31. the President took the chair at twenty-five minutes past 4 o'clock. Bills Assented To

The Sydney Morning Herald · Thursday 1 August 1872 · page 2

The PRESIDENT reported messaged from his Excellency the Governor, who had in her Majesty's name assented to the Disqualifications of Justices of the Peace Removal Bill, and the Bathurst Gas Bill…

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Examination Papers for the Board of Navigation. Questions for Candidates with the Correct Answers Appended. Stewardess

Sydney Punch · Thursday 1 August 1872 · page 9

1. WHY is a ship called "she." Answer. Because of her beauty. 2. Describe her waist. Answer. Well, I never!--like your impudence…

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Parliament. Legislative Council. Thursday, 1St August

Evening News · Friday 2 August 1872 · page 4
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THE PRESIDENT took the chair at thirty minutes after 4 o'clock. The following members were present:-The Hon. Messrs. Allen, J. Campbell, C. Campbell, Cox, Darley…

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New South Wales Parliament. Legislative Council. Thursday, August 1. the P[?] took the chair at half-past 4 o'clock. PAPER

The Sydney Morning Herald · Friday 2 August 1872 · page 2

Mr. SAMUEL laid upon the table additional Regulations for Gold Mining upon Crown Lands, and moved that the document shculd be printed. BORDER CUSTOMS DUTIES…

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Parliament Legislative Assembly. Friday. 2Nd August

Evening News · Saturday 3 August 1872 · page 3

Mr. FARNELL, in answer to Mr. Dangar, said, application had been received from the trustees of the Marribri Common, for an enlargement of the permanent and temporary commons. But the Government…

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Parliament. Legislative Assembly. Friday, 2Nd August

Empire · Saturday 3 August 1872 · page 4

THE SPEAKER took the chair at twenty eight minutes past 4. ANSWERS TO QUESTION. Mr. FARNELL, in answer to Mr. Dangar, said…

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The Parliament. Summary of Proceedings. Thursday, July 25

The Sydney Mail and New South Wales Advertiser · Saturday 3 August 1872 · page 150

IN the Legislative Council. Mr. HAY asked the President whether it was his intention to reconsider his ruling upon the point raised upon the division on the Border Customs bill…

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New South Wales Parliament. Legislative Assembly. Friday, July 26

Australian Town and Country Journal · Saturday 3 August 1872 · page 5

Mr. M'LAURIN presented a petition from a large number of residents in the Albury district, praying for the repeal of the Act regulating the sale of colonial wines…

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New South Wales Parliament. Legislative Assembly. Friday, August 2. the Steamer took the chair at twenty-eight minutes past 4 o'clock. Narrabri Common

The Sydney Morning Herald · Saturday 3 August 1872 · page 5

Mr. DANGAR asked the Secretary for Lands,—"Whether any application has been received from the trustees of the Narrabri common for an enlargement of the permanent and temporary commons; if so, have there been, or will there be, any steps…

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The Galway Election Petition —The Judgment

Freeman's Journal · Saturday 3 August 1872 · page 3

We take the following from the Nation of June 1, giving a summary of the extraordinary judgment of that extraordinary Irish Judge, Mr. Justice Keogh. On some future…

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The Galway Election Petition

Freeman's Journal · Saturday 3 August 1872 · page 3

We find, in the Spectator of June 1, the following interesting letter subscribed P. M. N. addressed to the Editor:— Mr. Justice Keogh's judgment on the…

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Candidates for the Presidency

Australian Town and Country Journal · Saturday 3 August 1872 · page 23

NOT for a number of years (says the correspondent of the Morning Post) has there been such a confusion in politics as is now witnessed in the United States. The Cincinnati Convention has thrown a bombshell in the…

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Extraordinary Excitement at the Galway Election

Australian Town and Country Journal · Saturday 3 August 1872 · page 22

There has been much excitement in the town of Galway over the unseating of Captain Nolan, and Judge Keogh has been burned in effigy. At present the only candidate before the electors is Mr. Francis…

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Murray Election.—Nomination at Deniliquin. [From Our Special Correspondent.]

Australian Town and Country Journal · Saturday 3 August 1872 · page 9

THE nomination for the return of a member for the Murray electorate took place at the court-house, Deniliquin, on Monday last. There was an unusually large attendance of the electors. Precisely at 12, noon, the Returuing-oflicer (R,…

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Parliament. Legislative Assembly. Monday, 5Th August

Evening News · Tuesday 6 August 1872 · page 2

Mr. FARNELL, in answer to Mr. Macleay, for Mr. Phelps, said the Government is aware that interruption has been caused to the travelling of stock from Wileannia to Fuston, Balranald, Booligil, and Oxley by…

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Parliament. Legistlative Assembly. Monday, 5Th August

Empire · Tuesday 6 August 1872 · page 3

THE SPEAKER took the chair ut twenty-eight minutes past 4. ANSWERS TO QUESTIONS. Mr.PARKES,in answer to Mr. Robertson, promised…

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New South Wales Parliament. Legislative Assembly. Monday, August 5. the Speaker took the chair at twenty-nine minutes past 4 o'clock. Industrial School for Girls

The Sydney Morning Herald · Tuesday 6 August 1872 · page 2

Mr.ROBERTSON [?] the Colonial Secretary,—" [?] The whole number of girls received into the Industrial School at Newcastle during its existence? 2. The number of such girls that were transferred to the Biloela Industrial…

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Dentliquin. the Murray Election. Monday. 8.50 P.m

Evening News · Tuesday 6 August 1872 · page 2

The poll for the electorate of the Murray was taken to-day. The returns from Deniliquin and Moama ghre Mr. Hay a majority of 31 over Mr. Stephen. It is considered…

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