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Politics & elections, 1878

578 stories in Sydney's papers · page 12 of 29

Parliament. Legislative Assembly. Friday, April 12

Evening News · Saturday 13 April 1878 · page 4

Mr. J. DAVIES, for Mr. Jacob, asked the Minister of Justice and Public Institution—(1) Does the Coroner for Sydney ever hold an inquest for the sole reason that a medical man did not attended the deceased, or that a medical…

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Prorogation of the Melbourne Parliament. [By Electric Telegraph.]

Australian Town and Country Journal · Saturday 13 April 1878 · page 11

MELBOURNE, Tuesday.—The Parliament was prorogued to-day. The attendance was small. The following is the Governor's speech:—"I am glad to be able to release you from your…

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New South Wales Parliament. Legislative Council. Wednesday, April 10

Australian Town and Country Journal · Saturday 13 April 1878 · page 11

The PRESIDENT reported that the Governor had assented to the Clarence and New England Steam Navigation Company's Bill, and Lyndhurst College Land Bill; and also that the Assembly had adopted the amendments of the Council…

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New South Wales Parliament. Legislative Assembly. Friday, April 12

The Sydney Morning Herald · Saturday 13 April 1878 · page 3

THE SPEAKER took the chair at twenty-nine minutes past [?] o'clock. QUESTIONS. Mr. FARNELL, in reply to Mr. Barbour, said that the…

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Parliament. Summary of Proceedings. Friday, April 5. IN the Legislative Assembly

The Sydney Mail and New South Wales Advertiser · Saturday 13 April 1878 · page 483

The SPEAKER drew the attention of the House to the large number of questions placed in the business paper, which were of personal interest only, and were at variance with the practice of Parliament. The…

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The West Melbourne Election

Evening News · Saturday 13 April 1878 · page 4

MELBOURNE, Friday .—There is much bitterness over the result of the contest between Mr. Francis and Sir Bryan O'Loghlin. Each party accuses the other of wholesale impersonation. Politics have…

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Prorogation of the Victorian Parliament

The Sydney Morning Herald · Monday 15 April 1878 · page 3

THE first Session of the Ninth Victorian Parliament was prorogued at noon on Tuesdav, by his Excellency the Governor, Sir George Bowen. His Excellency read the following speech:—…

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Parliament. Legislative Assembly. Tuesday, APRIL 16

Evening News · Wednesday 17 April 1878 · page 2

THE SPEAKER took the chair at 29 minutes pest four. Additional estimates were received from the Governor. Petitions were presented for the [?] of the resolution for opening the Museum and Public Library…

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New South Wales Parliament. Legislative Assembly. Tuesday, April 16

The Sydney Morning Herald · Wednesday 17 April 1878 · page 2

THE SPEAKER took the chair at the usual hour. QUESTION. Mr. FARNELL, in reply to Mr. Dangar, said there was no district surveyor's salary available for a district surveyor…

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South Australian Elections

Evening News · Wednesday 17 April 1878 · page 2

ADELAIDE, Wednesday.—The following were! elected members of the Assembly to-day:—Messrs. Ward and Heins, for Gumeracba; Messrs. White, Shannon, and Carroll, for the Light; Messrs…

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New South Wales Parliament. Legislative Council. Wednesday, April 17

The Sydney Morning Herald · Thursday 18 April 1878 · page 3

THE PRESIDENT took the chair at twenty-eight minutes last 4 p.m. ADJOURNMENT—TREATMENT OF JURORS. Sir GEORGE INNES moved the adjournment of the…

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Municipal Election

Evening News · Thursday 18 April 1878 · page 2

TERRARA, Thursday.—The election of an alderman to fill an extraordinary vacancy in the Nowra Council, took place yesterday. The candidates were Mr. Walter Raliegh Elyard, and Mr. James…

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Parliament. TUESDAY, April 16

Freeman's Journal · Saturday 20 April 1878 · page 10

In the Legislative Asembly. Ministers laid on the table the following papers:— Additional Estimates for 1878, Supplementary Estimates for 1877; Abstract of…

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Prorogation of the Victorian Parliament

The Sydney Mail and New South Wales Advertiser · Saturday 20 April 1878 · page 530

THE first Session of the Ninth Victorian Parliament was prorogued at noon on Tuesday, by his Excellency the Governor, Sir George Bowen. His Excellency read the following speech:—…

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Parliament. Summary of Proceedings. Friday, April 12

The Sydney Mail and New South Wales Advertiser · Saturday 20 April 1878 · page 523

IN the Legislative Assembly, Mr. FARNELL, in reply to Mr. Barbour, said that the cases of certain selections at Moama had not yet been dealt with…

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New South Wales Parliament. Legislative Council. Wednesday, April 17

Australian Town and Country Journal · Saturday 20 April 1878 · page 10

THE PRESIDENT took the chair at half-past 4 o'clock. Sir GEORGE INNES moved the adjournment of the House for the purpose of calling the attention of the representatives of the Government to the grossly inadequate…

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Ireland. Splendid Speech of Mr. A. M. Sullivan in the British Parliament

Freeman's Journal · Saturday 20 April 1878 · page 5

Mr. A. M. Sullivan, whose rising was hailed with enthusiastic cheers by the Irish members, made the following eloquent speech on the amendment moved on the address in…

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Italy. Election of Pope Leo Xiii. the Ceremonies in Detail. Rome, February 18, 1878

Freeman's Journal · Saturday 20 April 1878 · page 7

This evening sixty Cardinals enter the Conclave. There is perfect harmony in the Sacred College. The will of Pope Pius IX has been opened. He desired to be buried at…

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Opening of the Queensland Parliament

Evening News · Thursday 25 April 1878 · page 2

BRISBANE, Wednesday.—Parliament was opened, at noon to-day. There was a very good attendance inside the building, but outside there was but little interest. The usual guard of…

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Parliament. Legislative Assembly. Wednesday, April 24

Evening News · Thursday 25 April 1878 · page 2

The SPEAKER took chair attucurty-nine minutes past 7. ANSWERS TO QUESTIONS. Ministers stated in answer to questions:—A reply has been received form Mr. P. Broghan. P.M., Bingera, in…

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