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Politics & elections, 1879

819 stories in Sydney's papers · page 4 of 41

Latest Intelligence. [By Electric Telegraphe.] (Reuter's Telegram.) Election for North Norfolk. London, Jan. 22

The Sydney Morning Herald · Friday 24 January 1879 · page 5

At the election for North Norfolk, which took place to-day, a Conservative was elected by a large majority, in place of the recent member, deceased, who was also a…

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Parliament. Tuesday, January 21

Freeman's Journal · Saturday 25 January 1879 · page 9

In the Legislative Assembly,The SPEAKER reported the re-election of Min­isters after their acceptance of office, and the return of Mr. Rouse in the room of Sir John…

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New South Wales Parliament. Legislative Council

Australian Town and Country Journal · Saturday 25 January 1879 · page 11

ON Wednesday the President took the chair at half-past 4 o'clock. Sir John Robertson entered the House, preceded by the Usher of the Black Rod, and took his seat as vice-President of the Legislative Council. Sir John then informed the…

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PARLIAMENT Summary of Proceedings. Tuesday January 21

The Sydney Mail and New South Wales Advertiser · Saturday 25 January 1879 · page 147

In the Legislative Assembly, The SPEAKER reported the re-election of Ministers after their acceptance of office, and the return of Mr. Rouse in the room of Sir John Robertson, for the electorate of…

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New South Wales Parliament. Legislative Assembly. Friday, January 24

The Sydney Morning Herald · Saturday 25 January 1879 · page 3

The SPEAKER took the chair at twenty-nine minutes past 4 o'clock. ANSWERS TO QUESTIONS. Mr. HOSKINS, in answer to Mr. Dangar, said that a…

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Parliament. Legislative Assembly. Friday, January 24. the Speaker took the chair at twenty-nine minutes past 7. [?]

Evening News · Saturday 25 January 1879 · page 4

In answer to a question by Mr. M'Elbone, the COLONIAL SECRETARY gave the following figures, showing the number of volunteers enrolled under the new regulations before the 1st December, 1878. Number of old volunteers,…

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Election for North Norfolk. London, January 22

The Sydney Mail and New South Wales Advertiser · Saturday 25 January 1879 · page 144

At the election for North Norfolk, which took place to-day, a Conservative was elected by a large majority, in place of the recent member, deceased, who was also a Conservative…

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New South Wales Parliament. Legislative Assembly. Tuesday, January 28

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

The SPEAKER took the chair at twenty-nine, minutes past 4 o'clock. There being no quorum present, the Speaker announced that the House stood adjourned until 4 o'clock on…

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Queensland Ministerial Elections

Evening News · Wednesday 29 January 1879 · page 2

BRISBANE, Wednesday.—Mr. Foote will stand for Ipswich against the Hon. J. M. Thompson, and there will probably be a close contest. He addressed the electors last night…

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Parliament. Wednesday, January 29. Legislative Council

Evening News · Thursday 30 January 1879 · page 3

The PRESIDENT took the chair at half-past 4 o'clock, and reported that the Governor had assented to the Supply Bill recently passed by the Assembly and Council. Sir GEORGE INNES presented a petition from a number…

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

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

The PRESIDENT took the chair at thirty minutes past o'clock.ASSENT TO BILLS. The PRESIDENT reported the receipt of messages from the Governor, announcing his Excellency's, assent to the…

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New South Wales Parliament. Legislative Council. Thursday January 30

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

The PRESIDENT took the chair at twenty-nine minutes, past 4 o'clock. PRINTING. Mr. DOCKER brought up a report from the Printing…

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The Queensland Ministerial Elections

Evening News · Friday 31 January 1879 · page 2

BRISBANE, Friday.—The Hon. J. M. Thompson addressed the electors at Ipswich yesterday. He said that the Government were prepared to carry out the legislation passed on the Chinese question…

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South Australian Parliament

Evening News · Saturday 1 February 1879 · page 4

ADELAIDE, Saturday.—A proclamation issued in the Government Gazette further prorogues Parliament until the 4th March…

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Parliament. Friday, January 24

Freeman's Journal · Saturday 1 February 1879 · page 10

In the Legislative Assembly, Mr. BARBOUR moved that the Speaker leave the chair and the House go into committee to consider an address to his Excellency, asking for…

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Bills before Parliament. Chinese Immigration

The Sydney Mail and New South Wales Advertiser · Saturday 1 February 1879 · page 189

The following is the full text of the bill introduced by Sir Henry Parkes to regulate and restrict Chinese immigration :— Whereas it is expedient to regulate and restrict the…

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PARLIAMENT Summary of Proceedings. Friday, January 24

The Sydney Mail and New South Wales Advertiser · Saturday 1 February 1879 · page 188

In the Legislative Assembly, The SPEAKER took the chair at twenty-nine minutes past 4 o'clock. Mr. HOSKINS, in answer to Mr. Dangar, said that a…

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Parliament. Legislative Assembly. Friday, January 31. Water Supply

Evening News · Saturday 1 February 1879 · page 5

Dr. BOWKER asked the Colonial Secretary—When will the works for supplying the townships of the Hunter River District with water be commenced? Sir HENRY PARKES replied: The contract surveys in…

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

Australian Town and Country Journal · Saturday 1 February 1879 · page 11

The PRESIDENT took the chair at half-past 4 o'clock, and reported that the Governor had assented to the Supply Bill recently passed hy the Assembly and Council. Sir GEORGE INNES presented a petition from a number…

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New South Wales Parliament. Legislative Assembly. Friday, January 31

The Sydney Morning Herald · Saturday 1 February 1879 · page 3

The SPEAKER took the chair at twenty-nine minutes past [?]o'clock. ANSWERS TO QUESTIONS. Sir HENRY PARKES,in reply to Dr. Bowker, said…

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