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Politics & elections, 1879

819 stories in Sydney's papers · page 28 of 41

The University Election

The Sydney Morning Herald · Monday 25 August 1879 · page 3

A meeting was held at the University, on Saturday, for the purpose of nominating a candidate to fill the vacancy in the presentation of that institution, caused by the resignation of the Hon W. C. Windeyer. Between thirty and…

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The University Election

Evening News · Tuesday 26 August 1879 · page 2

The polling in Che election of a member of the Legislative Assembly, as representative of the Sydney University, is taking place to-day at the University. The poll will close at 4 o'clock, but for all the voting…

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Morpeth Election. the Attorney-general Returned Unopposed

Evening News · Wednesday 27 August 1879 · page 3

THE nomination for Morpeth took place yesterday, at the court-house, Mr. J. B. R. Robertson being the returning-officer. The Hon. Robert Wisdom, whose acceptance of office as Attorney-General rendered the…

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The University Election. Mr. Barton Returned

Evening News · Wednesday 27 August 1879 · page 3

THE election for the Sydney University passed off very quietly yesterday, causing no excitement, except amongst the friends of the candidates. The result of the poll was declared by the returning-officer (Sir…

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Election Intelligence. the Morpeth Election. [By Telegraph.] (From Our Own Reporter.) Morpeth

The Sydney Morning Herald · Wednesday 27 August 1879 · page 3

A meeting of the electors of Morpeth, for the purpose of nominating a member to the Assembly to fill the vacancy caused by the acceptance of office by the late member, the Hon. Robert Wisdom, was held at the Court House,…

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University Election. Declaration of the Poll

The Sydney Daily Telegraph · Wednesday 27 August 1879 · page 3

Yesterday was the polling day in connection with the election of a member to represent the University in the Legislative Assembly. A close contest was anticipate between the candidates,…

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University Election

Freeman's Journal · Saturday 30 August 1879 · page 20

THE nomination for the member to serve the University in Parliament took place on Monday last. Mr. Edmund Barton was proposed by Mr. Edward Lee and Dr. Sly, and Dr. Renwick was…

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The Morpeth Election. Morpeth

The Sydney Mail and New South Wales Advertiser · Saturday 30 August 1879 · page 348

A meeting of the electors of Morpeth, for the purpose of nominating a member to the Assembly to fill the vacancy caused by the acceptance of office by the late member, the Hon. Robert Wisdom, was held at the Court House,…

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The University Election

Sydney Punch · Saturday 30 August 1879 · page 3

Up to their Alma Mater In cabs the voters flocked, But when the Grads arrived there Their dignity was shocked…

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Morpeth Election. the Attorney General Returned Unopposed

Australian Town and Country Journal · Saturday 30 August 1879 · page 8

THE nomination for, Morpeth took place on Tuesday, at the court-house, Mr. J. B. R. Robertson being the returning officer. The Hon. Robert Wisdom, whose acceptance of office as Attorney-General rendered the…

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South Australian Parliament

Evening News · Wednesday 3 September 1879 · page 2

ADELAIDE, Tuesday.—In the Legislative Council this afternoon, Mr. Hay's Bill for an amendment of the Constitution was rejected. The Electoral Bill was read a third time. His…

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Election of the Bishop of Newcastle

Evening News · Friday 5 September 1879 · page 2

NEWCASTLE, Friday.—A special meeting of the Synod of the Church of England in the New-castle diocese, took place on Thursday, at the City Hall, for the election of a bishop, in the room of…

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Election of the Bishop of Newcastle

Evening News · Friday 5 September 1879 · page 2

THE clergy of the Anglican diocese of Newcastle have, this week, been called upon to perform a duty of the highest importance to their church, and of great interest to the general public. They…

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The Election of the New Bishop of Newcastle

Evening News · Saturday 6 September 1879 · page 5

THE members of the Synod assembled on Thursday morning and concluded their deliberations at 11.30 that night. The conference having previously considered the merits of the respective candidates, viz.,…

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New Zealand Elections

Evening News · Tuesday 9 September 1879 · page 2

SINCE toe elections in Victoria which scaled the fate of Sir JAMES M'CULLOCH, and raised Mr. BERRY to supreme power, no electoral contest has been held in the Australasian colonies equal in…

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Opening of the Tasmanian Parliament. Hobart Town

The Sydney Daily Telegraph · Wednesday 10 September 1879 · page 3

The Governor opened Parliament to-day. His speech was extremely vague. It suggests the purchase of the main line mil way. promises a measure extending the Western line to the Mersey, and…

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The Tasmanian Parliament. [By Telegraph.] (From Our Own Correspondent.) Hobart Town

The Sydney Morning Herald · Wednesday 10 September 1879 · page 5

Parliament was opened this afternoon. Little interest was manifested, and there was a small attendance. The Governor's speech was brief, and expressed a hope in favour of a short session. Proposals for the purchase…

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Election of a Bishop

The Sydney Morning Herald · Wednesday 10 September 1879 · page 3

From the Maitland Mercury's report of the proceedings at the special session of the Synod of the Diocese of Newcastle, hold for the election of a Bishop to preside over that see, we extract the following particulars:—…

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Latest Intelligence. [By Electric Telegraph.] (Reuter's Telegrams.) the Exeter Election. London, Sept. 8

The Sydney Morning Herald · Thursday 11 September 1879 · page 5

Mr. Northcote, son of the Chancellor of the Exchequer, has announced his candidacy for Exeter City, in the Conservative interest…

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Prorogation of Parliament

Evening News · Friday 12 September 1879 · page 2

By proclamation in to-day's GOVERNMENT GAZETTE Parliament in further prorogued until Tuesday, October 28, whon the Parliament shall assembled for the despatch of business at noon of…

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