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Politics & elections, 1877

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New South Wales Parliament. Legislative Council. Thursday, August 9

The Sydney Morning Herald · Friday 10 August 1877 · page 2

THE PRESIDENT took the chair at twenty-eight minutes past 4 o'clock. THE POLITICAL SITUATION. Mr. SAMUEL said that, in consequence of what had…

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The Question of Disputed Elections. BRISBANE, Friday, 1.44 p.m

Evening News · Friday 10 August 1877 · page 3

The question as to how disputed elections shall in future be dealt with, was finally settled in the Assembly last evening. The House adopted resolutions removing the power from the…

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Parliament. TUESDAY, August 7

Freeman's Journal · Saturday 11 August 1877 · page 9

In the Legislative Assembly, Mr. Driver, in reply to Mr. Macintosh, said a lithographic map showing the lands to be thrown open for sale would be published prior…

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Parliament. Summary of Proceedings. Thursday, August 2

The Sydney Mail and New South Wales Advertiser · Saturday 11 August 1877 · page 170

IN the Legislative Council, Mr. SAMUEL laid on the table the Postmaster General's annual report for the year 1876, and it was ordered that the document be printed…

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New South Wales Parliament. Legislative Council. Wednesday, August 8

Australian Town and Country Journal · Saturday 11 August 1877 · page 8

The PRESIDENT took the chair at half-past [?] o,clock Mr. DAREHY gave personal ex[?]tion in relation to a statement which had been made in another place, as to an opinion which he had given on the right interpretution of…

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The Election of Churchwardens at Hatcham

The Protestant Standard · Saturday 11 August 1877 · page 5

Respecting this election the Standard says:-- We have some hope that now the election of churchwardens for St. James's, Hatcham, has taken place, we shall hear no more for some…

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Parliament. Legislative Assembly. Tuesday, August 14. the Political Situation

Evening News · Wednesday 15 August 1877 · page 2

Sir HENRY PARKES said he had to inform the House that a short time ago—that afternoon—he received the following letter from his Excellency the Governor:— "Government House, Sydney, 14th August, 1877…

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New South Wales Parliament. Legislative Assembly. Tuesday, August 14

The Sydney Morning Herald · Wednesday 15 August 1877 · page 3

THE SPEAKER took the chair at twenty-nine minutes past 4 o'clock. PAPER. Mr. SPEAKER said, he had received the…

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The British Parliament Prorogued

Evening News · Thursday 16 August 1877 · page 2

The British Parliament was prorogued to-day…

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Parliament. Legislative Council. Wednesday, August 15

Evening News · Thursday 16 August 1877 · page 2

The PRESIDENT took the chair at half-past four o'clock. Mr. SAMUEL laid some official papers on the table, and moved that the House now adjourn. Sir E. DEAS THOMPSON asked if the representative of…

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New South Wales Parliament. Legislative Council. Wednesday, August 15

The Sydney Morning Herald · Thursday 16 August 1877 · page 3

THE PRESIDENT took the chair at half-past 4 o'clock. PAPERS. Mr. SAMUEL laid on the table Municipal by-laws and an abstract of Crown lands reserved for water supply and…

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Cable Messages. the Propagation of the Imperial Parliament. London, Monday, August 13

Evening News · Thursday 16 August 1877 · page 3

Parliament has been prorogued. Her Majesty's speech stated that the relations with foreign powers continued to be of a friendly character. The efforts used by her Majesty's Government for the…

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Reuter's Telegrams to Australian Associated Press. Prorogation of the Imperial Parliament. London, August 1[?]

The Sydney Morning Herald · Thursday 16 August 1877 · page 5

The Imperial Parliament has been prorogued. The Speech stated that friendly relations existed between England and the other Powers. The efforts of the British…

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Election of a Home-ruler

Evening News · Thursday 16 August 1877 · page 2

O'Lauhlan, a Home-Euler, has been elected for Clare…

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Parliament. Legislative Council. Thursday, August 16

Evening News · Friday 17 August 1877 · page 2

The PRESIDENT took the chair at half-past 4 o'clock. The Consolidated Revenue Fund Supply Bill for August was received from the Assembly, and reported. The sum asked for amounts to £378.500…

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New South Wales Parliament. Legislative Council. Thursday, August 16

The Sydney Morning Herald · Friday 17 August 1877 · page 2

THE President took the chair at twenty-eight minutes past 4 o'clock. GROWN LANDS FOR AGRICULTURAL SOCIETIES…

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Fatal Accident at Newcastle.—Re-Election of the Mayor. NEWCASTLE, Friday. 11.20 a.m

Evening News · Friday 17 August 1877 · page 2

Last night, a sear[?]an named Benjamin Jordan, belonging to the ship Murray, fell into the Market Wharf Basin, and was drowned before assistance could reach him.—Mr. Alderman Wallace, who…

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Parliament. Summary of Proceedings. Thursday, August 9

The Sydney Mail and New South Wales Advertiser · Saturday 18 August 1877 · page 204

IN the Legislate Council, MR. SAMUEL, referring to a vote in the other branch of the Legislature adverse to the Government, said the Premier was in communication with his…

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Parliament Legislative Assembly. Friday, August 17. the New Ministry

Evening News · Saturday 18 August 1877 · page 5

Mr. STUART said that at the request of Sir John Robertson he had to inform the House that a new Administration had been formed, with Sir J. Robertson, as Colonial Secretary; Mr. Docker, as Vice-President of the Executive Council; Mr…

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New South Wales Parliament. Legislative Council. Wednesday, August 15

Australian Town and Country Journal · Saturday 18 August 1877 · page 8

The PRESIDENT took the chair at half-past four o'clock, Mr. SAMUEL laid some official papers on the table, and moved that the House now adjourn. Sir E. DEAS THOMPSON asked if the representative of…

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