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Politics & elections, 1872

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The Ancient Independent Order, of Oddfellows, M.U. [We continue our report of yesterday's proceedings.] Election of Officers

Evening News · Wednesday 7 February 1872 · page 3

The following brethren were elected as directors for the ensuing year, out of fifty-five duly nominated, and fifteen declared to stand; P.D.P.G.M. Hinchey officiating as scrutineer, vice P.P.G.M. Murray, who…

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Writs of Election

The Sydney Morning Herald · Thursday 8 February 1872 · page 3

WRITS were issued yesterday, addressed to the Returningofficers of the several Electoral districts throughout the colony, for the general election of members to serve in the Legislative Assembly. The following is the arrangement…

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Parliamentary Elections at Sydney

The Sydney Morning Herald · Thursday 8 February 1872 · page 5

THE following paragraphs give particulars respecting the six general elections of members to serve in the Legislative Assembly for the city of Sydney, and they will probably he read with interest at the present time. It will be seen…

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Volunteers and the Elections. to the Editor of the Herald

The Sydney Morning Herald · Friday 9 February 1872 · page 5

SIR,—I notice in this morning's Herald a short notice to Volunteers, evidently in connection with the coming elections The members of the force have their individual rights as citizens—as a military organization the force…

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The General Elections

The Sydney Morning Herald · Friday 9 February 1872 · page 5

THE supporters of the Government, and those opposed to them, were actively employed yesterday in making preliminary arrangements for the coming contest in the two metropolitan constituencies. Sir lames Martin, the Hon…

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East Sydney Election

Evening News · Saturday 10 February 1872 · page 2
Also in Empire

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Writs of Election

Freeman's Journal · Saturday 10 February 1872 · page 2
Also in The Sydney Mail and New South Wales Advertiser

The following arrangements have been made for the elections in those districts in which the elections will take place before the 30th instant. The remainder will he published in our next:—…

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The Press and the Elections. (To the Editor of the Freeman's Journal.)

Freeman's Journal · Saturday 10 February 1872 · page 9

SIR,—Kindly allow me space to make a very few remarks on the tone of the metropolitan press on the coming elections. The Herald is at last realizing the heavy…

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The Question of Questions in the Coming Elections

Freeman's Journal · Saturday 10 February 1872 · page 6

The Manaro Mercury thus' warns the country from being led away during the elections by false cries:—The result of the motion of the hon…

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Election for East Sydney. to the Editor of the Herald

The Sydney Morning Herald · Saturday 10 February 1872 · page 7

SIR,—In the Herald of this morning it is stated, under the title "The General Elections,' that Mr. William Barker is, it is understood, coming forward as a supporter of the Government…

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Parliamentary Elections at Sydney

The Sydney Mail and New South Wales Advertiser · Saturday 10 February 1872 · page 184

THE following paragraphs give particulars respecting the six general elections of members to serve in the Legislative Assembly for the city of Sydney, and they will probably be read with interest at the present time. It will be seen…

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The Elections

The Protestant Standard · Saturday 10 February 1872 · page 5

THE Ministry have lost no time in issuing Writs and bringing the late members before their constituents. This promptness has offended the Herald, and the party…

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General Election

The Irish Citizen · Saturday 10 February 1872 · page 9

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The General Elections

The Irish Citizen · Saturday 10 February 1872 · page 6

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Writs of Election. Colonial Secretary's Office, Sydney, 7th February, 1872

Australian Town and Country Journal · Saturday 10 February 1872 · page 21

His Excellency the Governor directs it to be notified, for general information, that writs have been issued, addressed to the Returning-officers of the several electoral districts throughout the colony, for a general…

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Parliament. Legislative Council. Wednesday, January 31

The Sydney Morning Herald · Monday 12 February 1872 · page 10

Aeting G[?].—In answer to questions, Mr. DOCKER consented to lay on the table the warrant far appointing the Chief Justice or senior Puisne Judge deputy Governor in the event of the death or absence…

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The Elections. East Sydney Election. Me[?]ting of [?]Sition Candidates

The Sydney Morning Herald · Monday 12 February 1872 · page 5

ON Saturday ovening, a meeting of persons favoyrable to the return of Alderman Macintosh was held in the Temperance Hall. The building was crowded to the doors. On the motion of Mr. NELSON, Mr. Samuel Goold was called…

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West Sydney Election

Evening News · Monday 12 February 1872 · page 2

A meeting of the friends and supporters of the Hon. J. Robertion, the Hon. W. C Windeyer and Mr. W. Speer, was held in the Masonic Hall on Saturday evening at 8 O'clock. Then were about 800 or 900 people present…

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