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Politics & elections, 1873

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

Australian Town and Country Journal · Saturday 15 February 1873 · page 4

Mr. GORDON moved the second reading of the Colliorios Bill, and stated the objects and provisions of the bill. Mr. SAMUEL moved as an amendment "that this…

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New South Wales Parliament. Legislative Assembly. Friday, February 14

The Sydney Morning Herald · Saturday 15 February 1873 · page 8

THE SPEAKER took the chair at twenty-seven minutes past 4 o'clock. TRIGONOMETRICAL SURVEY. Mr. BAWDEN asked the Secretary for Lands,—" 1…

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The Intercolonial Race. the Victorian Bank. Sales of New South Wales Stations. Breach of Promise at Melbourne. Illegal Conveyance of Spirits—heavy Fines. the Border Duties. Beechworth Races. the Favourite for the Australian Cup. Municipal Elections. Testimonial for Gallant Conduct. the Burrangong Turf Club Handicap. Accidents at Brisb Latest Mining, Commercial, &c., &c., &c. BATHURST. Saturday, 2.30 p.m

Evening News · Saturday 15 February 1873 · page 2

The election for Mayor nearly brought the Council to a dead-lock. Machattie and Thurston polled equal votes, but Thurston withdrew, and Dr. Machattie was, therefore, declared…

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Borough Elections

The Sydney Morning Herald · Saturday 15 February 1873 · page 7

WATERLOO.—At a meeting of the aldermen of the abovenamed Borough, held on Thursday evening last, Mr. Alderman Cornelius Molony was elected Mayor for the current municipal year…

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Parliament. Legislative Assembly. Friday, February 14

Evening News · Monday 17 February 1873 · page 4

Mr. PARKES, in answer to Mr. Barns, said the revenue of the telegraph department for the year 1872, was L46.924 6s 3d, and English telegrams L2671 5s 6d—total, L49,595 12s 3d…

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Borough Election

The Sydney Morning Herald · Monday 17 February 1873 · page 5

ASHFIELD.—The Aldermen having been duly summoned, met on Thursday evening last, at the Council-chambers, to elect a Mayor. It being open voting, Alderman John Pope was unanimously re-elected Mayor…

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Telegrams This Day. Melbourne Goods for the London Exhibition. the Melbourne Team. Foot Race All Hill End. Court of Inquiry at Goulburn. Fattal Accidents at Newcastle. Prorogation of the Queensland Parliament. Measles on an Emigrant Ship. the Border Duties. Strike of Victoria Miners. Horses for India. Launceston Races. Recovery of Sir Charles Cowper, C.M.G. the Duke of Manchester at Colonial Institute. Australian Wool in London. Captian Snee at Woolwich. Australian Gold at the French Mint. Diminution of .Sheep in England. Mrs. Belton Visits Australia. Loss of Peter's Pence in Belgium. the American Surplus. the Greenwich Murder. Decrease in Wools. Tallerman's Preserved Meats Company. Hill End. Monday, 9.30 p.m

Evening News · Tuesday 18 February 1873 · page 2

A foot-race of 150 yards was run to-day, between Dinon and Mehan. It was won by the latter after a dead beat. The stakes amounted to £50…

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Parliament Legislative Assembly. Tuesday, 18Th February, 1873

Evening News · Wednesday 19 February 1873 · page 4

The Speaker took the chair at twenty-seven minutes past 4. ANSWERS TO QUESTIONS. Several questions were postponed to afford time for…

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Parliament. Legislative Assembly. Tuesday, 18Th February, 1873

Empire · Wednesday 19 February 1873 · page 4

The SPEAKER took the chair at twenty-seven minutes past 4. ANSWERS TO QUESTIONS. Several questions were postponed to afford time for…

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New South Wales Parliament. Legislative Assembly. Tuesday, February 18

The Sydney Morning Herald · Wednesday 19 February 1873 · page 4

THE SPEAKER took the chair at twenty-seven minutes past 4 o'clock. PERJURY CASES AT ORANGE QUARTER SESSIONS…

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Municipal Elections

Evening News · Wednesday 19 February 1873 · page 2
Also in Empire

THE following municipal elections hare taken place:—CAMPERDOWN.—Mr. Thomas Alexander Hinds, mayor; Alderman James Larkin, treasurer; and Mr. James Ryan, inspector of nuisances, for the year…

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Parliament Legislative Assembly. Wednesday, 19Th February

Empire · Thursday 20 February 1873 · page 3

The SPEAKER took the chair at twenty-seven minutes past 4. ANSWERS TO QUESTIONS. Mr. PARKES, in answer to Mr. Buchanan said…

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Parliament Legislative Council. Wednesday, February 19

Evening News · Thursday 20 February 1873 · page 4

Papers relating to the late Intercolonial Conference were laid upon the table, and on the motion of Mr. Docker, leave of absence for one week was granted to Sir W. Macarthur on account of indisposition…

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"Puck's" Essence of Parliament. Wednesday, February 12

Sydney Punch · Thursday 20 February 1873 · page 3

UPPER Housers in a ferment anent Real Property Act. Samuel confessed ignorance and asked the…

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New South Wales Parliament. Legislative Council. Wednesday, February 19

The Sydney Morning Herald · Thursday 20 February 1873 · page 2

THE PRESIDENT took the chair at twenty-eight minutes past 4 o'clock. PETITIONS. Mr. GORDON presented a petition from 1676 persons,…

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Parliament. Legislative Council. Thursday, February 20

Empire · Friday 21 February 1873 · page 3

THE PRESIDENT took the chair at twenty-nine minutes past 4 o'clock. Mr. SAMUEL laid on the table some municipal by-laws, and other offical decuments, which were…

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Parliament. Legislative Counsel. Thursday, February 20

Evening News · Friday 21 February 1873 · page 4

Mr. SAMUEL moved—"That this House, at its riling to-day, unless otherwise ordered, do adjourn until 4 o'clock to-morrow." He moved this motion because he wished tie House to express an opinion on the…

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New South Wales Parliament. Legislative Council. Thursday, Febraury 20

The Sydney Morning Herald · Friday 21 February 1873 · page 2

THE PRESIDENT took the chair at twenty-nine minutes past 4 o'clock. PAPERS. Mr. SAMUEL laid upon the table certain Rules of Court and…

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Parliament Legislative Council. Friday, 21St February, 1873

Empire · Saturday 22 February 1873 · page 3

THE PRESIDENT took the chair at half-past 4 o'clock. PETERSHAM CHURCH GRANT BILL, Mr. H. Y. gave notice that he intended to move that the proceedings relative to this bill be resumed at the…

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