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Politics & elections, 1873

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Her, Majesty's Speech at the Opening of Parliament. (From the Evening News, February 8.)

Empire · Monday 10 February 1873 · page 4

OUR London telegram dated the 6th instant, and received at an early hour this morning, gives some of the heads of her Majesty's Speech at the opening' of Parliament. One…

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Telegrams This Day. the Yan Yean Water Works. Rise in the Rate of Discount. Valedictory Address to Viscount Canterbury. the Tasmanian Meeting, &c. Advance in Maize. Anticipated Return of Mr. Francis to Melbourne. the Agent-generalship of Victoria. the New Loan. Australian Cup Betting. Drunken Railway Driver. Wheat Market Inactive. the Scots' Church, Melbourne. Windsor Municipal Election. Whaling Cruiser at Jervis Bay Newcastle, Singleton, and Other Cricketers. Heavy Floods in Queensland. Railway Accident, Melbourne. Decrease of Victorian Electors. Latest From South Australia, I and Tasmania. &c., &c., &c. BATHURST. Monday, 8.54 p.m

Evening News · Tuesday 11 February 1873 · page 2

Messrs. Mayne and Stewart were elected aldermen. Several horses and cattle were struck by lightning in this district hist night…

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Municipal Elections

The Sydney Morning Herald · Tuesday 11 February 1873 · page 5

BALMAIN.—On Monday, the 10th instant, the official declaration of the poll was given at the Council Chambers, in the presence of some of the candidates and electors as follows:—East Ward—Mr. Trouton, 99; Mr. Fenton,…

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Parliament. Legislative Assembly. Tuesday, February 11

Empire · Wednesday 12 February 1873 · page 3

THE SPEAKER took the chair at twenty-eight minutes past 4 o'clock. ANSWERS TO QUESTIONS. Mr. FARNELL, in answer to Mr. Burns, saild—1…

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Parliament Legislative Assembly. Tuesday, February 11

Evening News · Wednesday 12 February 1873 · page 4

THE SPEAKER took the chair at twenty-eight minutes past 4 o'clock. ANSWERS TO QUESTIONS. Mr. FARNELL, in answer to Mr. Burns, said—1…

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New South Wales Parliament. Legislative Assembly. Tuesday, February 11

The Sydney Morning Herald · Wednesday 12 February 1873 · page 2

THE SPEAKER took the chair at twenty-nine minutes past 4 o'clock. MR. S. B. DANIEL. Mr. BURNS asked the Secretary for Lands,—" 1. Has…

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Municipal Elections

The Sydney Morning Herald · Wednesday 12 February 1873 · page 7

THE election of aldermen and auditors for the borough of Marrickville took place at the Council-chambers. Chapel-street, at [?] on Tuesday the 4th i[?]. There n[?] being any opposition, the Retu[?]ing office declared [?]…

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Bathurst Municipal Election

Empire · Wednesday 12 February 1873 · page 2

The Mayor announced the result of the elections for the Macquarie and Western Wards to a large crowd, which had assembled round the Town-hall, at 4 o'clock, yesterday…

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Parliament. Legislative Council, Wednesday, I2th February

Empire · Thursday 13 February 1873 · page 3

THE PRESIDENT toot the chair at twenty-nine minutes ofter 4 o'clock. PAPER. Mr. SAMUEL laid upon the table further papers…

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"Puck's" Essence of Parliament. Wednesday, February 5

Sydney Punch · Thursday 13 February 1873 · page 4

MESSIEURS, the Upper Housers made much ado about the Public Vehicles Regulation Act, which ended in nothing. Divorce was…

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New South Wales Parliament. Legislative Council. Wednesday, February 12

The Sydney Morning Herald · Thursday 13 February 1873 · page 2

THE PRESIDENT took the chair at twenty-six minutes past 4 o'clock. ASSENT TO BILLS. The PRESIDENT reported to the House the receipt of…

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Parliament. Legislative Council, Wednesday, 12Th February. Assent to Bills

Evening News · Thursday 13 February 1873 · page 4

The PRESIDENT signified to the Home that Albert Dangar's Leasing Hill, and the New South Wales Shale and Oil Company's Bill have received the Royal assent. Mr. SAMUEL moved the second reading of the Act…

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Borough Council Elections

The Sydney Morning Herald · Thursday 13 February 1873 · page 7

WAVERLEY.—A meeting of the Council was held on Monday, 10th instant, at 7.30 p.m. Present—full Council. The Council Clerk presided. Alderman Macpherson, Returning-officer for late election, laid upon the table the…

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Parliament. Legislative Council. Thursday, February 13

Evening News · Friday 14 February 1873 · page 5

THE RESIDENT took the chair at half-past 4 o'clock. There being only nine members present the House adjourned until the next sitting day, Wednesday, February 19th, at 4 o'clock…

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Parliament. Legislative Council Thursday, February 13

Empire · Friday 14 February 1873 · page 2

THE PRESIDENT took the chair at half-past 4 o'clock. There being only nine members present the House adjourned until the next sitting day, Wednesday, February 19th, at 4 o'clock…

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New South Wales Parliament. Legislative Council. Thursday, February 13

The Sydney Morning Herald · Friday 14 February 1873 · page 2

THE PRESIDNET took the chair at twenty-nine minutes past 4 o'clock. NO QUORUM. There being only nine members present, namely:—…

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Municipal Elections

The Sydney Morning Herald · Friday 14 February 1873 · page 6

BALMAIN.—On Wednesday, 12th instant, a meeting of the Council was held in the Council Chambers, for the purpose of electing the Mayor for the current municipal year. Alderman M'Donald moved and Alderman Hancock…

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Opening of Parliament

The Sydney Mail and New South Wales Advertiser · Saturday 15 February 1873 · page 209

Parliament was opened by commission. The Central Asian question was referred to in assuring terms. Both Houses agreed to the addresses proposed by the Government…

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Parliament. Legislative Assembly. Friday, February 14

Empire · Saturday 15 February 1873 · page 4

THE SPEAKER took the chair at twenty-seven minutes past 4. QUESTIONS. Mr. BAWDEN asked the Secretary for Lands—1…

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The Parliament. Summary of Proceedings. Friday, February 7

The Sydney Mail and New South Wales Advertiser · Saturday 15 February 1873 · page 215

IN the legislative Assembly, Ministers stated, in answer to questions.—1. That of the telegraph line from Narrabri to Bourke 119½ miles had been constructed, 94½ of which had been…

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