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Politics & elections, 1879

819 stories in Sydney's papers · page 17 of 41

Parliament. Legislative Assembly. Friday, May 23

Evening News · Saturday 24 May 1879 · page 5

The MINISTER FOR MIKES, in answer to Mr. Beyers, said it was the intention of the Government to throw open the police paddock at Young for mining purposes. There was a notification in this day's GAZETTE on the subject…

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New South Wales Parliament. Legislative Council. Tuesday—may 20

Australian Town and Country Journal · Saturday 24 May 1879 · page 10

SIR GEORGE INNES gave noticed Iris intention to ask on Thursday for a return of all the mensentenced to death for rape since January, 1863, and whose sontences have been com muted, Mr. DE SALIS move the adjournment of the House to…

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New South Wales Parliament. Legislative Assembly. Friday, May 23

The Sydney Morning Herald · Saturday 24 May 1879 · page 2

Mr. SPEAKER took the chair at half-past 4 o'clock. QUESTIONS. Mr. BAKER, in reply to Mr. Beyers, said it was intended to throw open the Police Paddock at Young for…

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Assaulting a Member of Parliament

Evening News · Monday 26 May 1879 · page 2

Thomas M'Nully. 23, described as a carpenter, was charged at the Water Police Court this morning with having assaulted the Hon. John Davies at Athol Gardens. It would appear that on Saturday M'Nully…

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The Canadian Parliament and the Marquis of Lorne

The Sydney Morning Herald · Monday 26 May 1879 · page 3

It was announced at the sitting of the Dominion House of Commons at Ottowa, April 5, that the action of the Hon. Lue Letellier de St. Just, the GovernorGeneral of Quebec, against whom a vote of censure…

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Evasive Answering in Parliament. To the Editor

Evening News · Tuesday 27 May 1879 · page 3

SIR,—The answer given by Mr. F. B. Suttor in Parliament on Thursday last to Mr. D. O'Connor, in regard to denominational teachers' salaries, was a very misleading one; and, no doubt, wu intended by…

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A Case Foe Parliament. To the Editor

Evening News · Tuesday 27 May 1879 · page 3

SIR,—My came has come before yon lately in connection with the inquiry re Stores Department. As a matter of justice, and in courtesy, I beg you to publish this for me. I staked my all—my livelihood,…

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Parliament. Tuesday, May 27. Legislative Co[?]

Evening News · Wednesday 28 May 1879 · page 3

When the Council assembled, Sir GEORGE INNES, in answer to a question asked by Sir John Robertson, replied that the number of prisoners convicted of rape since January 1866 was 41, and the sentence had been carried out…

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New South Wales Parliament. Legislative Council. Tuesday, May 27

The Sydney Morning Herald · Wednesday 28 May 1879 · page 2

The PRESIDENT took the chair at half-past 4 o'clock. REPORT OF POSTMASTER-GENERAL. Mr. SAMUEL laid on the table the Report of the Postmaster-General for 1878…

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Parliament. Legislative Assembly. Wednesday, May 28

Evening News · Thursday 29 May 1879 · page 3

STOCK ROUTE FOR THE NORTH-WEST. Mr. CAMERON, for Mr. Dangar, asked the Secretary for Mines.—Is it intended to open up a stock route, or set out a road for the benefit of stock owners and others, on the…

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New South Wales Parliament. Legislative Council. Wednesday, May 28

The Sydney Morning Herald · Thursday 29 May 1879 · page 2

At the usual hour for commeneing business the PRESIDENT counted the House, when there were present eleven members, namely, Sir John Robertson, Mr. Samuel, Mr. Gordon, Mr. Thornton, Mr.Macleay, Mr. Docker, Mr. Do…

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Latest Telegrams. New South Wales Items. Lismore Municipal Election. Lismore

Evening News · Thursday 29 May 1879 · page 2

For the Lismore Municipal Elootious 14 out of the 16 candidates, nominated this day for aldermen, go to the poll, which is fixed for the 31st instant, and an exciting contest is anticipated…

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Parliament. Legislative Council. Thursday, May 29

Evening News · Friday 30 May 1879 · page 3

The PRESIDENT took the chair at half-past 4 o'clock, and reported that the Lieutenant-Governor had assembled in the name of the Queen to the bill to secure payment of debts due to workmen. In answer to a question asked by Mr.De…

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Opening of the South Australian Parliament. ADELAIDE

Evening News · Friday 30 May 1879 · page 2

PARLIAMENT met at noon to-day. Sir H. Ayers was elected Acting-President of the Legislative Council. His Excellency the Governor attended in the Council Chambers at 2 p.m. and delivered…

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New South Wales Parliament. Legislative Council, Thursday, May 29

The Sydney Morning Herald · Friday 30 May 1879 · page 2

The PRESIDENT took the chair at thirty minutes past 4 o'clock. MESSAGES FROM THE LIEUTENANTGOVERNOR…

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Parliament. Friday, May 23

Freeman's Journal · Saturday 31 May 1879 · page 9

In the Legislative Assembly, The House went into committee to consider the Legislative Council's amendments in the City of Sydney Improvement Bill…

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PARLIAMENT The Progress of the New Land Bill in Parliament

The Sydney Mail and New South Wales Advertiser · Saturday 31 May 1879 · page 867

In our issue of May the 17th we traced the new Land Bill through the Assembly up to Wednesday, the 14th. On that night the 11th clause was passed, with several omissions, alterations, and additions, and now…

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Adjournment of the British Parliament

Evening News · Saturday 31 May 1879 · page 4

LONDON, May 28—Parliament has adjourned for the Whitsun holidays…

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Adjournment of the British Parliament. London, May 28

The Sydney Morning Herald · Saturday 31 May 1879 · page 5

Parliament has adjourned for the Whitsun holidays…

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New South Wales Parliament. Legislative Assembly. Friday May 30

The Sydney Morning Herald · Saturday 31 May 1879 · page 5

The SPEAKER took the chair at half-post 4 o'clock, but there not being a quorum present, he declared the House adjourned until'4 o'clock on Tuesday next. The members present were Sir Henry Parkes, Messrs…

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