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Politics & elections, 1876

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Parliament. Summary of Proceedings. Thursday, February 16

The Sydney Mail and New South Wales Advertiser · Saturday 19 February 1876 · page 233

IN the Legislative Council, At the usual hour of meeting there were only twelve members present and those being insufficient to form a quorum the PRESIDENT adjourned the…

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New South Wales Parliament. Legislative Assembly. Friday February 11

Australian Town and Country Journal · Saturday 19 February 1876 · page 7

Mr. GARRETT, in answer to Mr. W. Browne, promised to lay before the House a rotura of the Commissioners under the new Land Act—their duties, salaries, and other particulars. Mr. ROBERTSON, in answer to Mr. Davis, said—Aa a new…

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East Sydney Election. Re-election of the Hon. A.stuart

Freeman's Journal · Saturday 19 February 1876 · page 9

The nomination of a member to serve in the Legislative Assembly, in the room of the Hon. Alexander Stuart whose, seat bad been declared vacant by reason of his acceptance…

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East Sydney Election. Re-election of the Hon. A. Stuart

The Sydney Mail and New South Wales Advertiser · Saturday 19 February 1876 · page 249

THE nomination of a member to serve in the Legislative Assembly, in the room of the Hon. Alexander Stuart, whose seat had bees declared vacant by reason of his acceptance of office as Colonial Treasurer, took place at Hyde…

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New South Wales Parliament. Legislative Assembly

The Sydney Morning Herald · Monday 21 February 1876 · page 6

THE SPEAKER took the chair at twenty-nine minutes past 4 o'clock. BRIDGE OVER THE MURRUMBIDGEE RIVER. Mr. LACKEY said, in answer to Mr. J. Watson, that a…

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Election. London, February 19

The Sydney Morning Herald · Monday 21 February 1876 · page 9

Mr. Jacob Bright has been elected for the city of Manchester…

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New South Wales Parliament. Legislative Assembly. Tuesday, February [?]2

The Sydney Morning Herald · Wednesday 23 February 1876 · page 3

THE SPEAKER took the chair at twenty-nine minutes past 4 o'clock. HYDE PARK. Mr. GARRETT said, in answ[?]r to Mr. Mac[?]ntosh. that it did…

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Parliament. Legislative Council

Evening News · Thursday 24 February 1876 · page 2

The PRESIDENT took the chair at half-past 4 o'clock. The PRESIDENT reported that his Ex[?]cy, the Governor, had assented to the Petersham Land Purchase Bill and the North Shore Gas Bill…

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New South Wales Parliament. Legislative Council. [?]Ednesday, February 23

The Sydney Morning Herald · Thursday 24 February 1876 · page 2

THE PRESIDENT took the chair at half-past 4 o'clock. BILLS ASSENTED TO. The PRESIDENT announced that his Excellency the Governor had, in her Majesty's name, [?] to the…

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New South Wales Parliament. Legislative Council. Thursday, February 24

The Sydney Morning Herald · Friday 25 February 1876 · page 2

THE PRESIDENT took the chair at half-past 4 o'clock. TEMPORARY SUPPLY BILL. The PRESIDENT announced that this bill had been forwarded by the Legislative Assembly for concurrence…

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Parliament. Legislative Assembly. Thursday, February 24. the Speaker took tHe chair at half-past 4. Answers to Questions

Evening News · Friday 25 February 1876 · page 2

Mr. ROBERTSON, in answer to Mr. Taylor, said it was not likely to be in the power of the Government to deal with the matter of a Civil Service Bill this session. He had, however, a Bill for advanced in preparation for this purpose…

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Parliament. Tuesday, February 22

Freeman's Journal · Saturday 26 February 1876 · page 8

IN the Legislative Assembly, Mr. GARRET said, in answer to Mr M'Eilhone that the Government had no information of Mr Henry White having fenced off the river from…

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Parliament. Summary of Proceedings. Thursday. February 17

The Sydney Mail and New South Wales Advertiser · Saturday 26 February 1876 · page 266

IN the Legislative Council, Mr. Docker laid on the table the report of the Inspector-General of Police for 1875, and by-laws of the municipality of Yass…

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New South Wales Parliament. Legislative Assembly. Friday, February 25

The Sydney Morning Herald · Saturday 26 February 1876 · page 14

THE SPEAKER took the chair at half-past 7. SELECTIONS UNDER VOLUNTEER LAND ORDERS. Mr. ROBERTSON said, in answer to Mr. Driver, for…

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New South Wales Parliament. Legislative Council. Wednesday, February 23

Australian Town and Country Journal · Saturday 26 February 1876 · page 7

The PBESIDENT reported that his Excellency the Governor had, assented to the Petersham Land Purchase Bill and the North Shore Gas Bill. Mr. Docker laid upon the table a return of moneys paid to…

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Death of a Gentleman Who Entered Parliament 70 Years Ago

Australian Town and Country Journal · Saturday 26 February 1876 · page 26
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The death is announced, at the age of 94, of Mr. J. Cheesment-Severn, who more than 60 years ago served the office of High Sheriff of Radnorshire, and who entered Parliament just after the…

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Parliament. Legislative Assemble. Friday, February 25. the Speaker took the chair at 30 minutes past 7. Answers to Questions

Evening News · Saturday 26 February 1876 · page 5

Mr. ROBERTSON, in answer to Mr. Driver for M'Elhons, said Messrs. A. and B. Bowman has registered two land [?] in the beginning of January last, but no selections in virtue of them have been reported. They must apply to…

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Parliamentary Election. London. February 19

The Sydney Mail and New South Wales Advertiser · Saturday 26 February 1876 · page 265

Mr. Jacob Bright has been elected for the city of Manchester…

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The Late Election for Gore Ward. To the Editor of the Cumberland Mercury

The Cumberland Mercury · Saturday 26 February 1876 · page 3

SIR,— In answer to Alderman Mason. who was presiding-officer at the above election, and whose letter appeared in your issue of last week, allow me to make…

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