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Politics & elections, 1878

578 stories in Sydney's papers · page 5 of 29

The West Melbourne Election. (Abridged from the Argus, February 5.)

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

THE election for West Melbourne, which for days past has been the central point of attention throughout the colony, was held yesterday (Monday). Seldom or nover has a contest excited in this country a more universal interest,…

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The Municipal Elections. Bought of Parramatta

The Cumberland Mercury · Saturday 9 February 1878 · page 6

THE nomination of candidates to fill the vacancies in the Borough Council caused by the annual retirement of aldermen, took place at the Court-house on…

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Municipal Elections

Evening News · Monday 11 February 1878 · page 2
Also in The Sydney Morning Herald

ALEXANDRA, February 11.—There were five candidates for municipal honors. The ballot resulted and follows:—Mr. Charles Brundling Henderson, 268, and Mr. Thomas Wood, 167; Mr. Stephen John Foskett,…

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Impressions in Parliament. by "The Vagabond."

The Sydney Morning Herald · Tuesday 12 February 1878 · page 5

A BOUDGET, or Financial Statement, is always anxiously looked forward to in England, in the different American States, and in the British colonies. It is not only the general public interest therein, or a great regard…

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Municipal Elections

The Sydney Morning Herald · Tuesday 12 February 1878 · page 7

THE following particulars concerning the municipal elections are in addition to those published in the Herald of Saturday:— MACDONALD TOWN, February 9.—Aldermen: John…

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New South Wales Parliament. Legislative Assembly. Tuesday, February 12

The Sydney Morning Herald · Wednesday 13 February 1878 · page 2

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

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Municipal Elections

Evening News · Wednesday 13 February 1878 · page 2

RICHMOND.—Mayor Bolborrow, J.P., was unanimously elected mayor of Richmond. NEWCASTLE.—Mr. George Wallace was reelected mayor od Tuesday night without…

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The Brisbane Election

Evening News · Wednesday 13 February 1878 · page 2

BRISBANE, Wednesday.—Mr. Pring was elected for Brisbane, lo-day, by a majority of 108. Both candidates addressed the electors, and intense excitement prevailed; 2000 persons were present…

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Exciting Municipal Election

Evening News · Wednesday 13 February 1878 · page 2

Few contests for aldermanic honours have been no exciting as the one Just fought at Newtown. Recent events in that usually quiet borough, in which the late council clerk and an undertaker named Ninian…

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Parliament. Legislative Council. Wednesday, February 13

Evening News · Thursday 14 February 1878 · page 4

The PRESIDENT took the chair at half-past 4 o'clock. MR. MARKS told upon the table the depositions taken at the police office, Sydney, in a case of assault upon a child, alleged to have been committed by William and Mar[?] White…

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New South Wales Parliament. Legislative Council. Wednesday, February 13

The Sydney Morning Herald · Thursday 14 February 1878 · page 2

The President took the chair at twenty-eight minutes past 4 o'clock. PAPERS. Mr. MARKS laid on the table a return containing…

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Municipal Elections

Evening News · Thursday 14 February 1878 · page 3
Also in The Sydney Morning Herald

THE following is a continuation of the municipal elections:—ASHEIELD.—February 11: North Ward—Mr. Charles Lawrence; South Ward, Mr. Daniel…

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Parliament. Legislative Assembly. Thursday, February 14

Evening News · Friday 15 February 1878 · page 3

Ministers stated in answer to questions: It is intended to provide an carlier delivery of letters in Sydney and subuths than now exists. The new police quarters at Mogil Mogil are reparted as completed, but have not yet been…

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New South Wales Parliament. Legislative Assembly. Thursday, February 14

The Sydney Morning Herald · Friday 15 February 1878 · page 2

THE Speaker took the chair at twenty-nine minutes past 4 o'clock. QUESTIONS. Mr. FARNELL, in reply to Mr. M'Elhone's question,…

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Parliament. Thursday, February 14

The Sydney Mail and New South Wales Advertiser · Saturday 16 February 1878 · page 209

IN the Legislative Assembly, The Postmaster-General in answer to Mr. Cameron, said that the Government intended to provide for an earlier delivery of letters in Sydney and…

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Parliament. TUESDAY, February 12

Freeman's Journal · Saturday 16 February 1878 · page 10

In the Legislative Assembly, Mr. LEARY in reply to a question by Mr Davies, for Mr. Lucas, stated that the Registrar-General's estimated number of children…

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Local Sketches. Impressions in Parliament

The Sydney Mail and New South Wales Advertiser · Saturday 16 February 1878 · page 200

A BUDGET, or Financial Statement, is always anxiously looked forward to in England, in the different American States, and in the British colonies. It is not only the general public interest therein, or a great regard…

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Parliament. Legislative Assembly. Friday, February 15

Evening News · Saturday 16 February 1878 · page 5

Ministers stated in answer to questions:—A reward of £200 has been offered in this day's Gazette for the apprehension of the person or persons who perpetrated the double murder at Booral wharf, near Stroud, on Alien M'Askill and his wife…

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