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Politics & elections, 1878

578 stories in Sydney's papers · page 9 of 29

Parliament. Legislative Council. Wednesday, March 18

Evening News · Thursday 14 March 1878 · page 2

The PRESIDENT took the chair at half-past [?] o'clock. Mr. BOURNE RUSSELL presented a petition signed by forty-two inhabitants of the county of Cumberland against the Game Bill. The petition was received and read…

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New South Wales Parliament. Legislative Council. Wednesday. March 13

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

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

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Parliament. Legislative Assembly. Thursday, March 14

Evening News · Friday 15 March 1878 · page 2

Minister stated, in answer to questions—The Government have decided on taking the railway from Dubbo to Bourke. It is not the present intention of the Government to cause a trial survey to be made from Dubbo to Brewarrina. An…

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New South Wales Parliament. Legislative Council. Thursday, March 14

The Sydney Morning Herald · Friday 15 March 1878 · page 3

At the [?] hour for commencing business the P[?] [?] the House, and finding only eleven members present, declared the House adjourned till 4 o'clock p.m. on Wednesday next. The following members were in their…

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Parliament TUESDAY March 12

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

In the Legislative Assembly, Ministers stated, in answer to questions:-Reports will be obtained regarding public tanks between Narrabri and Moroe, at Baradine,…

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Parliament. Thursday, March 14

The Sydney Mail and New South Wales Advertiser · Saturday 16 March 1878 · page 337

IN the Legislative Council, At the usual hour for commencing business the President counted the House; finding only eleven members present, and these being insufficient to form…

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Parliament. Summary of Proceedings. Tuesday, March 12

The Sydney Mail and New South Wales Advertiser · Saturday 16 March 1878 · page 334

IN the Legislative Assembly, Mr. FARNELL, in reply to Mr. Danger, said reports would be obtained regarding public tanks between Karrabri and Moree, at Baradine, Bulgan, and on the…

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

Australian Town and Country Journal · Saturday 16 March 1878 · page 11

The PRESIDENT took the chair at half-past 4 o'clock. Mr. BOURNE RUSSELL presented a petition signed by forty-two inhabitants of the county of Cumberland against the Game Bill. The petition was received and read…

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Parliament. Legislative Assembly. Friday, March 15. Answers to Questions

Evening News · Saturday 16 March 1878 · page 4

Ministers stated, to answer to questions:—The Government have communicated with Sir John Goode with the view of obtaining his services, to inspect and report upon the Harbour Works of the Clarence River Heads, but the remuneration asked was so high that they were reluctantly…

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New South Wales Parliament. Legislative Assembly. Friday, March 15

The Sydney Morning Herald · Saturday 16 March 1878 · page 3

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

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Parliament. Legislative Assembly. Tuesday, March 19

Evening News · Wednesday 20 March 1878 · page 2

In answer to questions, Ministers stated—(1) The cancellation of the selection of Mr. Sharp, at Sweepy's Creek county of Wellington, had been recommended, but it could not be legally done: (3) The line of road from Tamworth to…

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New South Wales Parliament. Legislative Assembly. Tuesday, March 19

The Sydney Morning Herald · Wednesday 20 March 1878 · page 3

THR SPEAKER took the chair nt twenty-nine minutes past 4 o'clock. SWEARING IN MEMBERS. The SPEAKER intimated that he had received a…

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Parliament. Legislative Council. Wednesday, March 20

Evening News · Thursday 21 March 1878 · page 2

The PRESIDENT took the chair at half-pasted 4 o'clock. Mr. MARKS laid on the table report of the Government Savings' Bank for 1877, and other official papers, which were ordered to be printed…

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New South Wales Parliament. [?]Egislattve Council. Wednesday, March 20

The Sydney Morning Herald · Thursday 21 March 1878 · page 3

THE PRESIDENT took the chair at twenty-nine minutes past 4 p.m. PAPERS. Mr.MARKS laid on the table the quarterly statement of…

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Parliament. Legislative Assembly. Thursday, March 21

Evening News · Friday 22 March 1878 · page 2

Minister stated, in answer to question—Plans and particulars of new line of road from Narrabri to Walgett (south side of Namal River), marked and survayed by Mr. Surveyor C.J. M'Master, by order of the Government, have been…

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New South Wales Parliament. Legislative Assembly. Thursday, March 21. the Speaker took the chair at twenty-nine minutes past 4 o'clock. QUESTIONS

The Sydney Morning Herald · Friday 22 March 1878 · page 3

Mr. FARNELL, in reply to Mr. Dangar, said plans and particulars of now line of road from Narrabri to Walgett south side of the Namoi river, had been received. The road would be proclaimed and opened so soon as the plans…

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Parliament. Thursday, March 21

The Sydney Mail and New South Wales Advertiser · Saturday 23 March 1878 · page 369

In the Legislative Assembly, Ministers answered several questions, and numerous petitions were presented by hon. members. The House went into Committee on the Electoral…

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Parliament. Tuesday, March 19, 1878

Freeman's Journal · Saturday 23 March 1878 · page 9

In the Legislative Assembly, Select committees were appointed on the motion of Mr. Day respecting Patrick Nugent's parchase; and on the motion of Mr. Coonan…

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Parliament. Legislative Assembly. Friday, March 22

Evening News · Saturday 23 March 1878 · page 4

Ministers stated in answer to questions—Tenders will be called for the new bridge over South Creek, at windsor, in a few days. Mr. Chapman was appointed agent to the Curator, for Interstate Estates in 1875. The total amount received by…

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Parliament. Summary of Proceedings. Friday, March 15

The Sydney Mail and New South Wales Advertiser · Saturday 23 March 1878 · page 362

IN the Legislative Assembly, Mr. FARNELL, in reply to Mr. Dangar's question said no conditional purchases had been made at Bingera or adjacent land offices in the names of J…

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