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Politics & elections, 1878

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Opening of the German Parliament

The Sydney Morning Herald · Tuesday 29 October 1878 · page 8

The German Parliament was opened at 2 o'clock on September 9th. The Speech from the Throne commenced by referring to the attempts made upon the Emperor's life, and declared that his Majesty was obliged to…

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The "Herald" and the Parliament

Evening News · Wednesday 30 October 1878 · page 4

AT the eleventh hour, when the Privileges of Parliament Bill has passed through all its stages in the Assembly, except the third reading, our…

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New South Wales Parliament. Legislative Assembly. Tuesday, October 29

The Sydney Morning Herald · Wednesday 30 October 1878 · page 2

The Speaker took the chair at twenty-nine minutes past 4 o'clock. ANSWERS TO QUESTIONS. Mr. SUTHERLAND, in reply to Captain Onslow's and…

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New South Wales Parliament. Legislative Council. Wednesday, October 30

The Sydney Morning Herald · Thursday 31 October 1878 · page 2

The PRESIDENT took the chair at thirty minutes past 4 o'clock. PAPERS. Mr. MARKS laid upon the taken a supplement to the…

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The New Zealand Parliament

Evening News · Friday 1 November 1878 · page 2

WELLINGTON, Thursday.—The New Zealand Parliament will be prorogued to-morrow, The Electoral Bill has been withdrawn. Sir George Grey, replying to the strictures of the Opposition…

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New South Wales Parliament. Legislative Council. Thursday, October 31. No Quorum

The Sydney Morning Herald · Friday 1 November 1878 · page 2

The undermentioned members were present, viz.: Sir George Innes, Mr. F. Lord, Mr. Russell, Mr. De Salis, Mr. Smith, Mr. Foster, Mr. Darley, Mr. Moore, Mr. Marks, Sir Alfred Stephen, Mr. Holt, Mr. Ogilvie, and…

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Parliament. Tuesday, October 29

Freeman's Journal · Saturday 2 November 1878 · page 9

In the Legislative Assembly,The House ordered the printing of seventeen petitions, previously presented, against the Railway Refreshment Room Licensing Bill…

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PARLIAMENT Summary of Proceedings. Friday, October 25

The Sydney Mail and New South Wales Advertiser · Saturday 2 November 1878 · page 707

In the Legislative Assembly, The SPEAKER took the chair at twenty-nine minutes past 4 o'clock. Mr. SUTHERLAND, in reply to Mr. Driver, said that…

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New South Wales Parliament. Wednesday, October 30

Australian Town and Country Journal · Saturday 2 November 1878 · page 12

Sir Alfred Stephen moved that the Animals Protection Bill be restored to the paper, and stand an order of the day for next Thursday week. The motion was carried. On the motion of Sir Alfred Stephen,…

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New South Wales Parliament. Legislative Assembly. Friday, November 1. The SPEAKER took the chair at the usual hour. Answers to Questions

The Sydney Morning Herald · Saturday 2 November 1878 · page 3

Mr. FARNELL, in reply to Mr. Teece, said the advisability of reserving small portions of land near towns for camping-places for teams was under consideration. No. 39 Reserve, at Wollondilly, Goulburn, and Wheeo Road was…

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The Municipal Elections

Evening News · Saturday 2 November 1878 · page 4

Considerable agitation is now going forward amongst the ratepayers in regard to the forthcoming municipal elections. The retiring aldermen are Alderman Young for Bourke Ward, and Alderman…

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Municipal Elections

Evening News · Tuesday 5 November 1878 · page 2

Mr. carpenter for Cook Ward: A large meeting of the supporters of Alderman Carpenter was held yesterday at Mr. John Spencer's (central committee rooms), Crown and Campbell streets. Mr. A. M'Nell…

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New South Wales Parliament. Legislative Assembly. Tuesday, November 5

The Sydney Morning Herald · Wednesday 6 November 1878 · page 3

The SPEAKER took the chair at twenty-nine minutes past 47, and there not being a quorum present, the House stands adjourned till 4 o'clock p.m. this day. The following members were in their places:—Messrs…

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New South Wales Parliament. Legislative Council. Wednesday, November 6

The Sydney Morning Herald · Thursday 7 November 1878 · page 2

The President took the chair at 29 minutes past 4 o'clock GRAPES VINES IMPORTATION PROHIBITION BILL…

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New South Wales Parliament. Legislative Council. Thursday, November 7

The Sydney Morning Herald · Friday 8 November 1878 · page 2

The PRESIDENT took the chair at twenty-nine minutes past 4 o'clock. EXPLANATION. Mr. MARKS thought it necessary to offer a few words…

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Parliament. Tuesday, November 5

Freeman's Journal · Saturday 9 November 1878 · page 10

In the Legislative Assembly. The Speaker took the chair at twenty-nine minutes past 4, and there not being a quorum present, the House was adjourned…

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PARLIAMENT Summary of Proceedings. Friday, November 1

The Sydney Mail and New South Wales Advertiser · Saturday 9 November 1878 · page 748

In the Legislative Assembly, The SPEAKER took the chair at the usual hour. Mr. FARNELL, in reply to Mr. Teece, said the advisability of reserving small portions of land near towns for…

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New South Wales Parliament. Wednesday, November 6

Australian Town and Country Journal · Saturday 9 November 1878 · page 11

The President reported that the Governor had assented to the Grape Vines Importation Bill. In reply to a question asked by Mr. A. Campbell, Mr. Marks stated that the Government would…

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New South Wales Parliament. Legislative Assembly. Friday, November 8

The Sydney Morning Herald · Saturday 9 November 1878 · page 3

The SPEAKER took the chair at the usual, hour. ANSWERS TO QUESTIONS. Mr. COHEN, in reply, to Mr. Hoskins, said he could not then submit a schedule specifying in detail the various…

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The American Elections. WASHINGTON, November 7

Evening News · Saturday 9 November 1878 · page 4

The State and Congressional elections have been concluded. The results show a great accession of strength to the Republican party in the Northern and Western States. The Democratic party has…

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