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Politics & elections, 1879

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Opening of Parliament

Freeman's Journal · Saturday 25 October 1879 · page 10

MR. PUNCH is permitted to anticipate the official opening on Tuesday next, and has been furnished by Lord Augustus Loftus with a copy of the speech which lie will then deliver:—…

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Opening of Parliament

Evening News · Monday 27 October 1879 · page 2

The parliamentary session commences to-morrow. His Excellency the Governor will open the proceedings at the usual hour (noon) by reading the viceregal speech. In the afternoon the Houses Will…

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Prorogation of the S.A. Parliament

Evening News · Monday 27 October 1879 · page 2

ADELAIDE, Saturday.—His Excellency Governor Jervois prorogued Parliament at noon. After some preliminary remarks in his speech, he said that the Act to further amend the Land Act…

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South Australia. Prorogation of the Parliament Adelaide

The Sydney Daily Telegraph · Monday 27 October 1879 · page 3

The Governor prorogued Parliament at noon today. Aftes the usual preliminary remarks, his speech said a remedy, it was admitted, was wanted for the defects in the system of selecting Crown…

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The Victorian Parliament

Evening News · Tuesday 28 October 1879 · page 3

The Chief Secretary intimated recently that there is no prospect whatever of the house adjourning for the purpose of allowing members to visit the Sydney Exhibition. On the contrary. Mr. Berry is afraid…

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Opening of Parliament. Brilliant Proceedings

Evening News · Tuesday 28 October 1879 · page 2

TO-DAY, at noon, the political machinery of New South Wales, after lying idle for three months, was again set in motion; and although full steam has not yet been turned on, so to speak, it was evident, from the strong muster…

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Opening of Parliament

The Sydney Daily Telegraph · Wednesday 29 October 1879 · page 5

Yesterday the third session of the ninth Parliament of New South Wales was commenced with the usual ceremonies, which were, judging by the crowded state of the Legislative Council Chamber,…

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New South Wales Parliament

The Sydney Morning Herald · Wednesday 29 October 1879 · page 2

The third session of the ninth Parliament of New South Wales was opened yesterday at noon, by Lord Augustus Loftus, with more than the customary ceremonies. The scene outside the Parliamentary buildings was of…

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Parliament. Legislative Council. First Regular Sitting. Tuesday. October 28

Evening News · Wednesday 29 October 1879 · page 3

The PRESIDENT took the chair at half-past 4 o'clack. He read a letter from Lady E. Deas Thomson, replying to the letter of condolence on the death of her husband addressed to her by the Council. some formal business, relative to…

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Election of a Communist. Paris, Oct, 27

The Sydney Morning Herald · Wednesday 29 October 1879 · page 5

A returned communist named Garel has been elected a member of the Lyons Municipal Council…

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Parliament. Legislative Council. Wednesday, October 29

The Sydney Daily Telegraph · Thursday 30 October 1879 · page 4
Also in Evening News

The PRESIDENT took the chair at 4 o'clock. THE GOVERNOR'S SPEECH. The hon. members present proceeded to Government House, where they presented the address in…

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Opening of the Prussian Parliament. Berlin, Oct. 28

The Sydney Morning Herald · Thursday 30 October 1879 · page 5

The Prussian Parliament opened to-day. The Emperor, in his speech, dwelt exclusively on Home matters, and no mention was made of the Foreign policy of the Empire, nor the…

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Opening of the Prussian Parliament. Berlin, October 28

The Sydney Daily Telegraph · Thursday 30 October 1879 · page 3

The Prussian Parliament was opened today. The speech of the Emperor dealt exclusively with home matters. There was no mention of the foreign policy of the empire…

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New South Wales Parliament. Legislative Council. Wednesday, October 29

The Sydney Morning Herald · Thursday 30 October 1879 · page 3

The PRESIDENT took the chair at 4 o'clock. THE ADDRESS IN REPLY. On the motion of Sir JOHN ROBERTSON, the Council proceeded to Government-house to present to the Governor…

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Parliament. Legislative Council

Evening News · Friday 31 October 1879 · page 3

The Council met yesterday at the usual hour, but the only business done was the appointment of a committee to prepare an address to the Governor, thanking him for the message be had sent to the Council announcing…

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Prorogation of Parliament. London, October 29

The Sydney Daily Telegraph · Friday 31 October 1879 · page 3

Parliament was further prorogued to-day till the 19th December…

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Parliament. Legislative Council. Thursday, October 30

The Sydney Daily Telegraph · Friday 31 October 1879 · page 3

The PRESIDENT took the chair at half-past 4 o'clock. PAPERS, Sir JOHN ROBERTSON laid upon the table the…

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New South Wales parliament. Legislative Council. Thursday, October 30

The Sydney Morning Herald · Friday 31 October 1879 · page 3

The PRESIDENT took the chair at twenty-nine minutes past 4 o'clock. PAPERS. Sir JOHN ROBERTSON laid the following papers on the…

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Further Prorogation of the British Parliament. London, Oct 29

The Sydney Morning Herald · Friday 31 October 1879 · page 5

Parliament was further prorogued to-day till the 19th December…

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