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Politics & elections, 1874

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The German Parliament. London, January 7

The Sydney Morning Herald · Monday 9 February 1874 · page 5

The German Parliament was opened by an Imperial speech. It expresses confidence in the efforts of the Great Powers to maintain peace…

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Borough Elections

The Sydney Morning Herald · Monday 9 February 1874 · page 3

ST. PETERS.—A ballot was taken at the Council Chambers. St. Peter's, on Friday, the 6th instant, for the election of two aldermen one for each ward, in this municipality, the result being that Mr. Thomas Percival (one of the retiring aldermen) was…

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The Parliamentary Elections. London, January 7

The Sydney Morning Herald · Monday 9 February 1874 · page 5

Alderman Cotton, and Messrs. Hubberd and Twels (Conservatives), and the Right Hon. G. J. Goschen have been returned for the City of London. Two Conservatives have been returned for…

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The Elections and the Ministry. London, January 7, 6 P.m

The Sydney Morning Herald · Monday 9 February 1874 · page 5

Up to the present time 253 Conservatives have been elected, and 229 Liberals. The latter gain 27 seats, but the Conservatives have secured 71 seats from the Liberals…

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Designs for New Parliament Houses. Adelaide, South Australia

The Sydney Morning Herald · Tuesday 10 February 1874 · page 2

The South Australian Government are prepared to receive COMPETITIVE DESIGNS for New Houses of Parliament. The designs are to be drawn to a uniform scale of eight…

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Parliament. Legislative Assembly. Tuesday, 10Th Fabruary

Empire · Wednesday 11 February 1874 · page 3

THE SPEAKER took the chair at twenty-eight minutes past 4 o'clock. ANSWERS TO QUESTIONS. Mr. ALLEN said, in answer to Mr. Buchuman, that under…

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Parliament Legislative Assembly. Tuesday, 10Th February

Evening News · Wednesday 11 February 1874 · page 4

Tin: SPEAKER took the chair at twenty-eight minutes past 4 o'clock. ANSWERS TO QUESTIONS. Mr. ALLEN said, in answer to Mr. Buchanan, that under…

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New South Wales Parliament. Legislative Assembly. Tuesday, February 10

The Sydney Morning Herald · Wednesday 11 February 1874 · page 2

THE SPEAKER took the chair at twenty-eight minutes past 4 o'clock. JURY LISTS FOR THE CRIMINAL COURTS. Mr. BUCHANAN asked the Minister of Justice and…

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Municipal Elections

Evening News · Wednesday 11 February 1874 · page 2
Also in Empire

The following is the result of the late municipal elections:— SINGLETON.—Alderman Bowman has been duly elected, mayor of this borough…

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Borough Council Elections

The Sydney Morning Herald · Wednesday 11 February 1874 · page 6

ALEXANDRIA.—An election for three aldermen took place at the Council-chambers, Raglan-street, on Saturday, the 7th instant. It was warmly contested, and throughout the best order and good feeling prevailed. At five minutes past 3 p.m. a scrutiny of the…

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Latest Intelligence. Reuter's Telegrams to Australian Associated Press. the General Election. London, February 9

The Sydney Morning Herald · Wednesday 11 February 1874 · page 5

THE report of the Hon. W. E. Gladstone's resignation is not confirmed, but his retirement from office is considered inevitable. 500 elections are now completed. It is reckoned that the…

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Parliament. Legislative Council. Wednesday, 11Th February

Empire · Thursday 12 February 1874 · page 2

THE PRESIDENT took the chair at twenty-eight minutes past 4 o'clock. The Governor's assent to the Australian Joint Stock Panking Company's Bill was received…

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Parliament Legislative Council. Wednesday, 11Th February

Evening News · Thursday 12 February 1874 · page 4

The President took the chair at twenty-eight minutes past 4 o'clock. The Governor's assent to the Australian Joint Stock Banking Company's Bill was received…

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New South Wales Parliament. Legislative Council. Wednesday, February 11

The Sydney Morning Herald · Thursday 12 February 1874 · page 2

THE PRESIDENT took his seat at twenty-seven minutes past 4. AUSTRALIAN JOINT STOCK BANK BILL. The PRESIDENT reported the receipt of a message…

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Latest Intelligence. Reuter's Telegrams to Australian Associated Press. the General Elections. London, February 7

The Sydney Morning Herald · Thursday 12 February 1874 · page 5

SIX hundred members of the new House of Commons have been returned. The elections so far show a gain of 80 to the Conservatives, and of 28 to the Liberals. The author of "Gynx's Baby"…

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Parliament. Legislative Council. Thursday, 12Th February

Empire · Friday 13 February 1874 · page 3
Also in Evening News

THE PRESIDENT took the chair at twenty-eight minutes past 4 o'clock. Mr. INNES laid upon the table report of the water supply of Sydney, abstract of lands, and…

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Parliament. Legislative Council. Thursday, January 29

The Sydney Morning Herald · Friday 13 February 1874 · page 6

Temporary Supply Bill—On the motion of Mr. INNES it was agreed that so much ot the Standing Orders he suspended as would preclude the passing of a bill to apply certain sums out of the Consolidated Revenue…

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

The Sydney Morning Herald · Friday 13 February 1874 · page 2

THE PRESIDENT took the chair at twenty-nine minutes past 4 o'clock PAPERS. Mr. INNES laid on the table abstracts of Crown lands reserved…

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