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Politics & elections, 1878

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Impressions in Parliament

The Sydney Morning Herald · Tuesday 5 February 1878 · page 5

THE Speaker has put his foot down, and I think everyone will agree that it was high time he did so. Mr. Garrett was severely rebuked for his interruptions of Mr. Fitzpatrick in the debate on the Lands Act…

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The West Melbourne Election

Evening News · Tuesday 5 February 1878 · page 2

MELBOURNE, Monday.—The West Melbourne election took place to-day, and passed off quietly, although considerable excitement was manifested. Strenuous efforts were put forward by the friends…

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The Political Situation in Victoria. the Election for West Melbourne. [By Telegraph.] [From Our Own Corresrondent.] Melrourne

The Sydney Morning Herald · Tuesday 5 February 1878 · page 5

THE West Melbourne election took place to-day, and passed off quietly, although considerable excitement was manifested. Strenuous efforts were put forward by the friends of both candidates, and the result was…

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

The Sydney Morning Herald · Wednesday 6 February 1878 · page 6

THE SPEAKER took the chair at twenty-nine minutes past 4 o'clock. QUESTIONS. Mr. SUTHERLAND, in reply to Mr. M'Elhone, said…

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The West Melbourne Election

Evening News · Wednesday 6 February 1878 · page 3

MELBOURNE, Tuesday.—The result of the West Melbourne Election is a great blow for the Opposition, who made certain of returning Mr. Francis Both sides strained every [?]There was…

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Recent Elections. London, January 31

The Sydney Morning Herald · Wednesday 6 February 1878 · page 5

The Liberals obtained a majority at the elections for Greenock, Perth, and Leith. LONDON, FEBRUARY 4. The Conservatives obtained a majority in…

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The Meeting of the Victorian Parliament

Evening News · Thursday 7 February 1878 · page 3

MELBOURNE, Tuesday.—There was a large attendance of both members of the Legislature and the public at the meeting of the Assembly this afternoon. Mr. [?] and Mr. Bird, member for Grenville, crossed…

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Parliament Legislative Council. Wednesday, February 6

Evening News · Thursday 7 February 1878 · page 2

The PRESIDENT took the chair at half-past 4 o'clock. The PRESIDENT reported that the Governor had assented to the Supply Bill. A Bill to authorise the Corporation of Sydney to borrow…

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

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

THE PRESIDENT took the chair at twenty-nine minutes past 4 o'clock. ASSENT TO BILL. The PRESIDENT reported the receipt of a message from…

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Parliament. Legislative Assembly. Thursday, February 7. New Member

Evening News · Friday 8 February 1878 · page 3

Mr. T. G. DANDAR took the oath and his seat as member for the Gwydir. ANSWERS TO QUESTIONS. Mr. J. Davies asked the Colonial Secretary—It is the…

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New South Wales Parliament. Legislative Assembly. Thursday, February 7

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

THE SPEAKER took the chair at twenty-nine minutes past 4 o'clock. QUESTIONS. Mr. LEARY, in reply to Mr. Jacob, said 2s. 6d. was…

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Impressions in Parliament

The Sydney Mail and New South Wales Advertiser · Saturday 9 February 1878 · page 168

THE Speaker has put his foot down, and I think everyone will agree that it was high time he did so. Mr. Garrett was severely rebuked for his interruptions of Mr. Fitzpatrick in the debate on the Lands Act…

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Thursday’s Parliament

The Cumberland Mercury · Saturday 9 February 1878 · page 4

IN the Assembly, on Thursday, Mr Fitzpatrick stated, in reply to Mr J. Davies, that initiatory steps had been taken to carry out the recommendations…

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Parliament. TUESDAY, February 5

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

In the Legislative Assembly, Mr. HURLEY'S motion for the appointment of a select committee to iuquire into and report upon a case instituted against John Garsed in…

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Parliament. Thursday, February 7

The Sydney Mail and New South Wales Advertiser · Saturday 9 February 1878 · page 177

IN the Legislative Assembly, Mr. FITZPATRICK stated, in reply to Mr. Davies, that initiatory steps had been taken to carry out the recommendations of Mr. Clark, with a view to secure…

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The Meeting of the Victorian Parliament

Australian Town and Country Journal · Saturday 9 February 1878 · page 13

MELBOURNE, Tuesday.—There was a large attendance of both members of the Legislature and the public at the meeting of the Assembly this afternoon. Mr. Service and Mr. Bird, member for Grenville, crossed…

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Parliament. Summary of Proceedings. Friday, February 1

The Sydney Mail and New South Wales Advertiser · Saturday 9 February 1878 · page 170

IN the Legislative Assembly, Mr. COHEN, in reply to Mr. Macintosh, said it was not intended to remove tollbars from the vicinity of the metropolis and repay the money borrowed from…

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New South Wales Parliament. Legislative Assembly. Friday. February 8

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

THE SPEAKER took the chair at twenty-nine minutes Past [?] o'clock. QUESTIONS. Mr. LEARY, in answer to coonan said one…

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

Australian Town and Country Journal · Saturday 9 February 1878 · page 10

The PRESIDENT took the chair at half-past 4 o'clock. The PRESIDENT reported that the Governor had assented to the Supply Bill. A Bill to authorise the Corporation of Sydney to borrow…

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The Political Situation in Victoria. the Election for West Melbourne

Freeman's Journal · Saturday 9 February 1878 · page 16

The West Melbourne election took place on Monday, and passed off quietly, although considerable excitement was manifested. Strenuous efforts were put forward by the friends of both…

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