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Politics & elections, 1874

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Parliament. Legislative Council. Thursday, June 11

Empire · Friday 12 June 1874 · page 3

THE PRESIDENT took the chair at twenty-nine minutes after 47 o'clock. Mr. SAMUEL moved that this House, at its rising to-day, adjourn until Tuesday next…

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Parliament. Legislative Council Thursday, June 11

Evening News · Friday 12 June 1874 · page 4

THE PRESIDENT took the chair at twenty-nine minutes after 4 o'clock. Mr. SAMUEL moved that this House, at its rising to-day, adjourn until Tuesday next…

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New South Wales Parliament. Legislative Council. Thursday, June 11

The Sydney Morning Herald · Friday 12 June 1874 · page 2

The President took the chair at twenty-nine minutes past 4 o'clock. EXTRA SITTING DAY. On the motion of Mr. SAMUEL, it was agreed that the…

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PARLIAMENT. Tuesday, June 9

Freeman's Journal · Saturday 13 June 1874 · page 7

In the Legislative Council, The further consideration of the Electoral Bill was passed in committee. Schedule 1 was passed with some verbal amendments, and…

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Freemasons in the Imperial Parliament

Australian Town and Country Journal · Saturday 13 June 1874 · page 27

IN the course of a speech made by Mr. J. C. Parkinson, the Deputy Provincial Grand Master of Middlesex, on his installation recently as Master of a Lodge, he gave a list of the Freemasons in the Houses…

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Parliament. Legislative Assembly. Friday, June 12

Empire · Saturday 13 June 1874 · page 2
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THE SPEAKER took the chair at twenty-nine minutes past 4. ANSWERS TO QUESTIONS Mr. PARKES, in answer to Mr. Garrett, said a petition had been received with reference to the appointments of a clerk of…

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Thanks of Parliament to Fobces Engaged in Ashantee

Australian Town and Country Journal · Saturday 13 June 1874 · page 26

In the House of Commons, on March 30, Mr. Disraeli moved a vote of thanks to the naval and military forces engaged in the operations on the Gold Coast, under Sir Garnet Wolseley. The motion was seconded by Mr…

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The Parliament. Summary of Proceedings. Thursday, June 4

The Sydney Mail and New South Wales Advertiser · Saturday 13 June 1874 · page 763

IN the Legislative Council, Mr. Samuel laid on the table regulations for the conduct of the business of Mining Boards, and it was ordered that the document be printed…

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New South Wales Parliament. Legislative Assembly. Friday, June 12

The Sydney Morning Herald · Saturday 13 June 1874 · page 5

THE SPEAKER took the chair at twenty-nine minutes past 4 o'clock. CLERK OF PETTY SESSIONS FOR BREWARRINA…

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Galway Election Petition

Freeman's Journal · Saturday 13 June 1874 · page 4

A petition has been lodged against the return of Mr. F. H. O'Donnell, M.P. for Galway, by Mr. Joyce, the unsuccessful candidate, the main grounds assigned for declaring the election…

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Prorogation of Parliament

Evening News · Wednesday 17 June 1874 · page 2

PARLIAMENT will be prorogued next week—most likely on Thursday. The recess will be very short—not more than two months, as it is thought desirable to call the Parliament together again, about September. What is…

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Parliament Legislative Council. Wednesday, June 17

Evening News · Wednesday 17 June 1874 · page 4

THE PRESIDENT took the chair at twenty-nine minutes past 4 o'clock.] Mr. DOCKER asked the Vice-President of the Executive Council—[?], In [?] to the minute of the Colonial Secretary…

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Parliament. Legislative Council. Tuesday, June 16

Empire · Wednesday 17 June 1874 · page 2

THE PRESIDENT took the chair at twenty-nine minutes after 4 o'clock. The barristers and Attorneys Admission Bill was read a thrid time, passed, and transmitted to the Assembly…

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New South Wales Parliament. Legislative Council. Tuesday June 16, 1874

The Sydney Morning Herald · Wednesday 17 June 1874 · page 2

THE PRRSIDENT took the chair at twenty-seven minutes past 4 o'clock. BILLS ASSENTED TO. The PRESIDENT reported the receipt of messages…

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The Division in Parliament on the Contemplated Gaol Delivery of Bushrangers

Empire · Wednesday 17 June 1874 · page 3

MUCH comment has been made on the division in Parkament, on Mr. Combes's amendment. The following may throw soxie light on the true position of the matter:…

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Parliament. Legislative Council. Wednesday, June 17

Empire · Thursday 18 June 1874 · page 2

THE PRESIDENT took the chair at twenty-nine minutes past 4 o'clock. Mr. DOCKER asked the Vice-Pesident of the Executive Council—1. In relation to the minute of the Colonial Secretary…

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New South Wales Parliament. Legislative Council. Wednesday. June 17,1874

The Sydney Morning Herald · Thursday 18 June 1874 · page 2

THE PRESIDENT took the chair at twenty-seven minutes past 4 o'clock. RELEASE OF PRISONERS. Mr. DOCKER asked the Vice-President of the…

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Prorogation of Parliament

Empire · Friday 19 June 1874 · page 2

PARLIAMENT will be prorogued next week—most likely on Thursday, The recess will be very short —not more than two months, as it is thought desirable to call the Parliament together again…

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Parliament. Legislatives Assembly. Thursday, June 18

Empire · Friday 19 June 1874 · page 2

THE SPEAKER took the chair at twenty-eight minutes past four. ANSWERS TO QUESTIONS. Mr. ALLEN, in answer to Mr. W. C. Browne,…

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