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Politics & elections, 1879

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Parliament. Friday, October 31, 1879

Freeman's Journal · Saturday 8 November 1879 · page 9

In the Legislative Assembly,— Ministers laid on the table returns respecting a licensing ease at Raymond Terrace; a copy of a circular relating to the private affairs of the…

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Parliament. Legislative Assembly. Friday, November 7

Evening News · Saturday 8 November 1879 · page 6

The SPEAKER took the chair at twenty-nine minutes past 4. OFFICIAL INFORMATION. The MINISTER FOR LANDS, in answer to Mr…

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PARLIAMENT Summary of Proceedings. Friday, October 31

The Sydney Mail and New South Wales Advertiser · Saturday 8 November 1879 · page 811

In the Legislative Assembly, Mr. LACKEY, in reply to Mr. M'Culloch, said that steps had been taken to lessen the noise made by the motors on the tramway, and directions given to drivers…

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New South Wales Parliament. Legislative Assembly. Friday, November 7

The Sydney Morning Herald · Saturday 8 November 1879 · page 5

The SPEAKER took the chair at twenty-nine minutes. past 4. QUESTIONS. Mr. HOSKINS, in reply to Mr. M'Elhone, said that a…

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New South Wales Parliament. Legislative Council. Wednesday, November 5

Australian Town and Country Journal · Saturday 8 November 1879 · page 11

The PRESIDENT took the chair at half-past 4 o'clock. He reported that he had received a communication from the Colonial Secretary, appointed the Chairman of Committees to administer the caths in the absence of the President…

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Parliament. Legislative Assembly. Friday, November 7. The SPEAKER took the chair at 4.30 p.m. PAPER

The Sydney Daily Telegraph · Saturday 8 November 1879 · page 6

Mr. HOSKINS laid on the table plans or sketches of all travelling stock or public water reserves in various inland districts. LAND FOR SEWERAGE PURPOSES…

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State Elections in America. New York, Nov. 5

The Sydney Mail and New South Wales Advertiser · Saturday 8 November 1879 · page 808

The State elections now taking place have been earned in most instances by the Republicans, who have gained large majorities compared with former elections. Mr. Cornell…

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English Municipal Elections. London, Nov. 3

The Sydney Mail and New South Wales Advertiser · Saturday 8 November 1879 · page 806

The English Municipal Elections have resulted in large gains to the Liberals…

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Telegraphic News. [By Submarine Cable.] State Elections in America. New York, November 5

The Sydney Daily Telegraph · Saturday 8 November 1879 · page 5

The latest returns regarding tho State elections show that the Republicans have gained increased majorities in all the Northern States…

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[Reuter's Telegrams.] State Elections in America. New York, Nov. 5

The Sydney Morning Herald · Saturday 8 November 1879 · page 5

The latest returns regarding the State elections show that the Republicans have gained increased majorities in all the Northern States…

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The Imperial Parliament. London, Nov. 7

The Sydney Morning Herald · Monday 10 November 1879 · page 5

Rumours are again current that it is the intention of the Government to dissolve Parliament without delay. They are, however, not confirmed in official circles. Nothing is…

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Municipal Elections. Denison Ward

The Sydney Morning Herald · Monday 10 November 1879 · page 6

Mr. Francis Abigail held a meeting of his supporters on Saturday night, in the Pyrmont division of Denison Ward. There were about 200 electors present. After certain preliminary steps had been settled in committee, Mr. Abigail…

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Parliament. Legislative Assembly Tuesday, November 11. Official Information

Evening News · Wednesday 12 November 1879 · page 3

The MINISTER OF MINES, in reply to Mr. M'Elhone, stated that the Mining Department was established at the end of 1874, and Mr. H. Wood became Under-secretary for Mines. There were in the department nearly 20,000…

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New South Wales Parliament. Legislative Assembly. Tuesday, November 11

The Sydney Morning Herald · Wednesday 12 November 1879 · page 3

The SPEAKER took the chair at twenty-nine minutes pst 4 o'clock. REPLIES TO QUESTIONS. Mr. BAKER, in reply to Mr. M'Elhone, stated that…

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Parliament. Legislative Assembly. Tuesday, November 11. The SPEAKER took the chair at 4.30 p.m. Mineral Leases

The Sydney Daily Telegraph · Wednesday 12 November 1879 · page 3

Mr. MELHONE asked the Secretary for Mines--Has Mr. H. Wood, Under-Secretary for Mines, caused an expenditure of about £15,000 in getting a large number of mineral lenses surveyed, and leases…

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Municipal Elections

Evening News · Wednesday 12 November 1879 · page 3

MR. EDWARD HORDERN'S MEETING.-About one hundred electors of Fitzroy Ward assembled outside of Lahiff's Hotel, Forbes-street, last evening, to hear Mr. Edward Hordern's views on municipal matters. The chair was…

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Municipal Elections. Gipps Ward

The Sydney Morning Herald · Wednesday 12 November 1879 · page 3

Last night about 300 persons assembled in Prince-street, opposite the Beehive Hotel, for the purpose of hearing Mr. Charles Kidman address them on his candidature for the above ward. Mr. Alexander Kethel. J.P., presided…

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The Aldermanic Elections. Mr. Edward Hordern at Woolloomooloo

The Sydney Daily Telegraph · Wednesday 12 November 1879 · page 3

A meeting of the electors of Fitzroy Ward was held last evening, at Lahiff's Hotel, Forbes-street, Woolloomooloo, to hear Mr. Hordern's views on municipal affairs. There was a large master of…

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Parliament. Legislative Council, Wednesday, November [?]

Evening News · Thursday 13 November 1879 · page 3

The PRESIDENT took the chair at half-past 4 o'colck. On the motion of Mr. DO[?] leave of absence for one month was grated to St. William Macarthur on second of [?] health. Mr. HOLT moved the second ren[?] of the [?]…

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Parliament. Legislative Council. Wednesday, November 12

The Sydney Daily Telegraph · Thursday 13 November 1879 · page 3

The President took the chair at 29 minutes past 4 o'clock. LEAVE OF A ABSENCE. On the motion of Mr. DOCKER, leave of absence…

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