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Politics & elections, 1877

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Parliament. Legislative Assembly

Evening News · Saturday 8 December 1877 · page 4

The SPEAKER took the chair at twenty nine minutes past 4. Sir JOHN ROBERTSON said he had to inform the House that he had received letter from Sir H. Robinson, to which his…

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Parliament. FRIDAY, November 30

Freeman's Journal · Saturday 8 December 1877 · page 18

In the Legislative Assembly, Mr. BAKER, who defended himself and his colleaguos from the charges made against them of undue interference in elections. He should be…

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Our Illustrations. Opening of Parliament

The Sydney Mail and New South Wales Advertiser · Saturday 8 December 1877 · page 1

WE give on the first page of oar supplement a view of the interior of the Legislative Council Chamber on the occasion of the opening of the new Parliament. The side seats are occupied by ladies, who only at such…

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Parliament. Summary of Proceedings. Thursday, November 29

The Sydney Mail and New South Wales Advertiser · Saturday 8 December 1877 · page 718

IN the Legislative Council, The House, on its meeting, proceeded to Government House, there to present the address of the Council in reply to the Governor's speech…

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New South Wales Parliament. Legislative Council. Wednesday, December 5

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

The PRESIDENT took the chair at half-past 4 o'clock. Sir Wm. Macarthur and Mr. Butler, Q.C., took the usual caths, and signed the roll as members of the Council. In answer to Mr. Blaxland, Mr. DOCKER stated that a…

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An Election in Shamshire

Freeman's Journal · Saturday 8 December 1877 · page 14

NOT you—you never heard of it! How could you—seeing that Shamshire is of no importance whatever outside of Shamshire! Yet it is a "tall" place—abounding in gum trees and…

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The Clare Election

The Protestant Standard · Saturday 8 December 1877 · page 5

A Press Association telegram says--A petition, grounded upon priestly interference, is talked of in reference to the Clare election, which has resulted in the return of Sir. Bryan…

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Ireland Clare Election. Ennis

The Protestant Standard · Saturday 8 December 1877 · page 5

At eight o'clock this morning the polling booths were opened throughout the country, but the least possible amount of excitement or interest marked the progress of the election in…

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The Intercolonial Match.—election of Umpire. To the Editor

Australian Town and Country Journal · Saturday 8 December 1877 · page 35

SIR,—In common with many others, I was astonished at the high and mighty tone of Mr. P. Sheridan, the other night, when he twitted the representatives of small clubs, in the Cricket Association, with daring to propose any one for the…

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Election of Mayor

Evening News · Monday 10 December 1877 · page 2

A quarterly meeting of the Municipal Council of Sydney was holden at the Town Hall, George-street, commencing at noon to day, for the election of Mayor for the ensuing year, and for the transaction of…

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Parliament. Legislative Assembly

Evening News · Wednesday 12 December 1877 · page 2

The SPEAKER took the chair at twenty-nine minutes past 1. There was a large attendance of members, and the Speaker's gallery and the stranger's gallery were crowded. ELECTION AND QUALIFICATIONS COMMITTEE…

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Parliament. Legislative Council. Wednesday, December 12

Evening News · Thursday 13 December 1877 · page 2

The PRESIDENT took the chair at half-past 4 o'clock. Mr. DOCKER informed the Council that Sir Henry Parkes had requested his Excellency to grant him until to-morrow morning to complete his Administration, and that his…

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New South Wales Parliament. Legislative Council. Wednesday, December 12

The Sydney Morning Herald · Thursday 13 December 1877 · page 3

THE PRESIDENT took the chair at twenty-nine minutes past 4.p.m. PAPERS. Mr. DOCKER laid on the table a summary of…

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Parliament Legislative Council. Thursday December 18

Evening News · Friday 14 December 1877 · page 3

The [?]the chair at half past 4 o'clock Mr. DOOKER stated that the Government had received a note from his Excellency the Governor dated ten minutes past 4 o'clock enclosing a note from Sir Henry Parkes in…

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New South Wales Parliament. Legislative Council. Thursday, December 13

The Sydney Morning Herald · Friday 14 December 1877 · page 6

THE PRESIDENT took the chair at twenty-eight minutes past 4 p.m. THE POLITICAL SITUATION. Mr. DOCKER said he had to announce to the Council…

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Parliament. TUESDAY, December 11

Freeman's Journal · Saturday 15 December 1877 · page 16

In the Legislative Assembly. The SPEAKER took the chair at twenty-nine minutes past 4 o'clock. The following members were sworn in as a…

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Parliament. Summary of Proceedings. Thursday. December 6

The Sydney Mail and New South Wales Advertiser · Saturday 15 December 1877 · page 747

IN the Legislative Council, The time table for the Pacific Hail Service was laid upon the table. Mr. DOCKER informed the Council that Sir John…

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New South Wales Parliament. Legislative Council. Wednesday, December 12

Australian Town and Country Journal · Saturday 15 December 1877 · page 11

Mr. DOCKER informed the Council that Sir Henry Parkes had requested his Excellency to grant him until Thursday morning to complete his Administration, and that his Excellency had requested Sir John to move the adjournment of the…

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Continental News. [From Our Correspondent, "Stella."] Paris, October 5. the French Elections

The Sydney Morning Herald · Saturday 15 December 1877 · page 7

THE thoughts of the people of this country are naturally centred [?]n the approaching elections, to which each is looking forward according to his own personal wishes and predile[?]tions. The "party of disorder" having devised…

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The British Parliament. London, December 14

Evening News · Wednesday 19 December 1877 · page 5

The Parliament has been further prorogued till the 17th January…

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