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Politics & elections, 1878

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Prorogation of Parliament

Australian Town and Country Journal · Saturday 25 May 1878 · page 11

The first session of the ninth Parliament of New South Wales, which commenced on the 27th of November last— nearly six months ago—closed on Tuesday, when the Parlia ment was formally prorogued by his Excellency the Governor…

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Parliament. TUESDAY, May 21

Freeman's Journal · Saturday 25 May 1878 · page 10

IN the Logislative Council, The PRESIDENT took the chair at a quarter before noon. Mr. MARKS, in reply to a question by Mr…

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The Prorogation of Parliament

Sydney Punch · Saturday 25 May 1878 · page 3

[WE have been enabled--by the courtesy of a Minister, whose name we shall not divulge--to present our readers with the first draft of that wonderful speech which His Excellency the Governor delivered the other day in proroguing Parliament. Our readers will agree that…

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Parliament. Summary of Proceedings. Friday, May 17

The Sydney Mail and New South Wales Advertiser · Saturday 25 May 1878 · page 736

IN the Legislative Assembly, Mr. MARKS announced that his Excellency would prorogue Parliament at noon on Tuesday, and he moved that unless otherwise ordered the House do…

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New South Wales Parliament. Legislative Assembly. Friday, May 17

Australian Town and Country Journal · Saturday 25 May 1878 · page 11

In answer to Mr. M'E[?]hone, the MINISTER FOR WORKS gave a list of the names and occupations of persons allowed to travel between Parramatta and Sydney by rail free, and said it was not intended to continue the privilege…

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Opening of the South Australian Parliament. [By Telegraph.] [From Our Own Correspondent.] Adelaide

The Sydney Morning Herald · Saturday 1 June 1878 · page 5

PARLIAMENT was opened to-day by the Chief Justices, whose speech referred to the advantage of Sir William Jervois's picsente in England in reference to the defences of the colony, and the negotiations in…

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The East Maitland Election

Evening News · Wednesday 5 June 1878 · page 2

EAST MAITLAND, Tuesday.—The nomination for the seat rendered vacant by the death of Mr. Scholey, the late representative of East Maitland, took place to-day. Three candidates were…

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The East Maitland Election

Evening News · Thursday 6 June 1878 · page 2

East MAITLAND.—At halt-past 7 o'clock, last night, the returning officer announced the state of the poll, amidst the greatest exicitement. The result was stated to be as follows:—Mr. Badgers, 332;…

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Opening of the South Australian Parliament. [By Electric Telegraph.]

Australian Town and Country Journal · Saturday 8 June 1878 · page 23

ADELAIDE, Friday.—The first session of the ninth Parliament was opened at noon by his Honor Mr. Justice Stow, the appointed Commissioner. The volunteers formed a guard of honour. In the…

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East Maitland Election. (Abridqed from the Maitland Mercury.)

The Sydney Morning Herald · Saturday 8 June 1878 · page 3

HE nomination took place at East Maitland on Tuesday. The candidates put in nomination were Mr. J. A. Gorrick, Mr. C. G. Heydon, and Mr. H. S. Badgery. Mr. Gorrick, after some remarks upon the opinions of the…

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Opening of the South Australian Parliament

The Sydney Morning Herald · Monday 10 June 1878 · page 5

THE Parliament of South Australia was opened on the 31st of May, by his Excellency the Administrator of the Government (Chief Justice Way), who delivered on the occasion the following speech:—…

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Member of Parliament Fined

Evening News · Friday 14 June 1878 · page 3

This morning, at the Central Police Court, a wellknown member of Parliament was brought up on a charge of drunkenness was fined 10s. It did not come out in the proceedings whether it was his first…

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Reuter's Telegrams. the German Parliament Berlin, June 11

The Sydney Morning Herald · Friday 14 June 1878 · page 5

The German Federal Council has decided to dissolve the German Parliament…

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The German Parliament. Berlin, June 11

The Cumberland Mercury · Saturday 15 June 1878 · page 5

The German Federal Council has decided to dissolve the German Parliament…

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News by the Mail Via San Francisco. the Adjournment of Parliament

The Sydney Morning Herald · Saturday 15 June 1878 · page 7

THE dosing scene in both HOUSES before the adjournment for Easter was naturally shadowed by the ominous uncertainties of the crisis in the East. In the House of Lords the Marquis of Salisbury alluded to some phrases attributed…

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The Derby Candidates

The Sydney Mail and New South Wales Advertiser · Saturday 15 June 1878 · page 846

THE three-year-olds of the coming season have amongst them colts and fillies that would do credit to any breeding establishment or racecourse in the world. The season was fairly opened with the Maribyrnong Plate, which may be…

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Election for East Maitland. (To the Editors of the Protestant Standard.)

The Protestant Standard · Saturday 15 June 1878 · page 6

SIRS,--During the past week electioneering has been the leading topic of the day between the Papist and Protestant electors; the Papists making sure of their man, while the Protestant…

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The East Maitland Election

Australian Town and Country Journal · Saturday 15 June 1878 · page 7

THE first election that occurs after the publication of any important Ministerial proposition, is generally regarded as an occasion for testing public opinion on the policy announced. The election…

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The British Parliament. London, June 14

Evening News · Monday 17 June 1878 · page 2

It is rumoured that Parliament will be dissolved in the autumn…

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[Reuter's Telegrams.] the British Parliament. London, June 14

The Sydney Morning Herald · Monday 17 June 1878 · page 5

It is rumoured that Parliament will be dissolved in the autumn…

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