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Politics & elections, 1877

842 stories in Sydney's papers · page 12 of 43

Parliament[?]ry Summary. Legislat[?]ve Council. Wednesday, Appil 25

The Sydney Morning Herald · Friday 4 May 1877 · page 7

Divorce Bill.—It was alos announced that the Divorce Act A[?]ment Bill had been reserved for the signif[?]cation of her Majesty's pleasure. The M[?]ial Programme.—Mr. SAMUEL made a…

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Parliament. FRIDAY, April 27

Freeman's Journal · Saturday 5 May 1877 · page 10

In the Legislative Assembly, The No-liability Mining Companies Bill was read a second time on division, by 29 to 5. The House resolved itself into committees on the bill…

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Honolulu.—The New Parliament House

Australian Town and Country Journal · Saturday 5 May 1877 · page 28

WE herewith present our readers with an engraving of the new Parliament House, Honolulu, Hawaiian Islands. This structure is the finest building in the kingdom, and was commenced during the last year of…

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Parliament. Summary of Proceedings. Thursday, April, 26

The Sydney Mail and New South Wales Advertiser · Saturday 5 May 1877 · page 553

IN the Legislative Council, The PRESIDENT took the chair at twenty-nine minutes past 4 o'clock. Mr. SAMEUL laid on the table, pursuant to statute,…

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New South Wales Parliament. Legislative Council. Wednesday, May 2

Australian Town and Country Journal · Saturday 5 May 1877 · page 6

The PRESIDENT — took the chair at half-past 1 o'clock. Sir ALFRED STEPHEN presented a petition from Mr. George King, an attorney for Elizabeth Underwood, praying the House not to pass the Bill authorising trustees to sell the…

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New South Wales Parliament. Legislative Assembly. Friday, May 4

The Sydney Morning Herald · Saturday 5 May 1877 · page 3

THE SPEAKER took the chair at twenty-nine minutes past 4 o'clock. Mr. DRIVER, in reply to Mr. Cameron, for Mr. T. G. Dangar, said that no such conditional purchase as that of…

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How the Queen Looked and Dressed at the Opening of Parliament

Australian Town and Country Journal · Saturday 5 May 1877 · page 27

L. J. Jennings writes a very interesting letter to the New York World on the opening of Parliament. Speaking of the Queen's entrance, he says: In a few moments there entered a long and, to…

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Ladies' Column. How the Queen Looked and Dressed at the Opening of Parliament

Freeman's Journal · Saturday 5 May 1877 · page 18

L. J. Jennings writes a very interesting letter to the Now York World OR the opening of Parliament, Speaking of the Queen's entrance, he says:…

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Parliament. Legislative Assembly Friday, 4Th May. the Speaker took the chair at twenty minutes past four. Answers to Questions

Evening News · Saturday 5 May 1877 · page 5

It was stated by Ministers, in answer to questions (1) No conditional purchase of 320 acres by Arthur Cotes, at Narrabri, can be traced. (2) Six applications hare been made for refund vouchers for selectors. These vouchers will be sent as…

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New South Wales Parliament. Legislative Assembly. Tuesday, May 8

The Sydney Morning Herald · Wednesday 9 May 1877 · page 2

THE SPEAKER took the chair at twenty-nine minutes past 4 o'clock. QUESTIONS. Mr. DRIVER, in answer to Mr. M'Elhone, said there…

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Parliament. Legislative Assembly. Tuesday, May 8, 1877. The SPEAKER took the chair at twenty minutes 4 o'clock

Evening News · Wednesday 9 May 1877 · page 3

ANSWERS TO QUESTIONS Minister stated in answers to question:—Several applications have been received from Sir John O'Shanassy to purchase portions lands on the Moira run near…

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Parliament Legislative Council. Wednesday, May 9

Evening News · Thursday 10 May 1877 · page 3

THE PRESIDENT took the chair at half-past 4 o'clock. Sir GEORGE INNES presented a petition, signed by 300 inhabitants of the City of Bathurst, setting forth various reasons why the extension of the Great. Western Railway…

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New South Wales Parliament. Legislative Council. Wednesday, May 9

The Sydney Morning Herald · Thursday 10 May 1877 · page 2

THE PRESIDENT took the chnir at twenty-nine minutes past 1 o'clock. PAPERS. Mr. SAMUEL laid on the table reports for 1877 on…

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Postscript. Important Cable Message England and Russia. Important Debate in Parliament. LONDON, via BOMBAY, May 9, 7.5 p.m

Evening News · Thursday 10 May 1877 · page 3

Mr. Gladstone has unexpectedly withdrawn the obnoxious portions of the resolutions which he had moved in the House of Commons. Amidst a scene of great tumult and confusion,…

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Parliament. Legislative Assembly. Thursday, May 10

Evening News · Friday 11 May 1877 · page 3

In answer to questions Ministers stated—(1) That all the necessary steps would be taken to inform her Majesty's adviser as to the position of the Amended Divorce Bill, and whenever was required in the interests of the measure would…

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New South Wales Parliament. Legislative Council. Thursday, May 10

The Sydney Morning Herald · Friday 11 May 1877 · page 3

THE PRESIDENT took the chair at twenty-nine minutes past 4 o'clock, and there being no quorum the House was adjourned until Wednesday next. The members present were Mr. Samuel, Sir Alfred…

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Parliament. FRIDAY, May 4

Freeman's Journal · Saturday 12 May 1877 · page 10

In the Legislative Assembly, It was stated by Ministers, in answer to questions, no conditional purchase of 320 acres by Arthur Colese, at Narvabri, can be traced…

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Parliament. Legislative. Assembly. Friday, May 11Th

Evening News · Saturday 12 May 1877 · page 5

In answer to questions. Ministers stated: (1) That the late Government tendered their resignation on the 15th March. An Executive Council was held on the 19th, four days afterwards, at which some appointments were made…

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Parliament. Summary of Proceedings. Thursday, May 3

The Sydney Mail and New South Wales Advertiser · Saturday 12 May 1877 · page 585

IN the Legislative Council, The PRESIDENT took the chair at twenty-nine minutes past 4 o'clock. The PRESIDENT announced the Royal assent to the…

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New South Wales Parliament. Legislative Council. Wednesday, May 9

Australian Town and Country Journal · Saturday 12 May 1877 · page 6

Sir GEORGE INNES presented a petition, signed by 300 inhabitants bf the city of Bathurst, setting, forth various reasons why the extension of the Great western Ballway should not be carried by way of Ironbarks, and praying the…

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