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Politics & elections, 1880

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Offensive Smells in Parliament. to the Editor of the Sydney Daily Telegraph

The Sydney Daily Telegraph · Saturday 22 May 1880 · page 7

SIR,--I agree with the remark made by the President of the Legislative Council on Wednesday, 12th instant, in reference to the offensive smells arising from the floors of the Parliamentary buildings,…

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Telegraphic News. [By Submarine Cable.] the Queen's Speech at the Opening of Parliament. London, May 20

The Sydney Daily Telegraph · Saturday 22 May 1880 · page 5

Parliament was formally opened this afternoon (Thursday). The Queen's speech, which was delivered oil the occasion, commenced with the usual reference to the…

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Latest Intelligence. [By Electric Telegraph.] (Reuter's Telegrams.) the Opening of the Imperial Parliament—the Queen's Speech. London, May 20

The Sydney Morning Herald · Saturday 22 May 1880 · page 5

Parliament was formally opened this afternoon (Thursday). The Queen's Speech, which was delivered on the occasion, commenced with the usual reference to the relations…

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The Ministerial Elections. London, May 19

The Sydney Mail and New South Wales Advertiser · Saturday 22 May 1880 · page 958

Another member of the new liberal Administration—the Lord Advocate of Scotland has failed to retain his seat, on presenting himself for re-election after accepting office…

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The British Elections. London, May 19

The Sydney Mail and New South Wales Advertiser · Saturday 22 May 1880 · page 958

By the new elections for Sandwich, and Wigtown the Tories have replaced the Liberals…

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Our London Letter. the General Election. April 3

Australian Town and Country Journal · Saturday 22 May 1880 · page 41

Two great aristocratic parties are now shaking Great Britain to its centre. Ireland, too, it may be added. But to what purpose, is a question more easily asked than answered, from a public,…

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Petersham Municipal Election

Evening News · Monday 24 May 1880 · page 3

The polling for the election of a representative for South Kingston Ward, in the borough of Petersham, to fill the vacancy caused by the retirement of Mr. Alderman Kirkpatrick, took place on Saturday last,…

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Parliament. Legislative Council. Tuesday May 25

The Sydney Daily Telegraph · Wednesday 26 May 1880 · page 3

The President took the chair at half-past 4 o'clock. SYDNEY CORPORATION ACT AMENDMENT BILL. The PRESIDENT reported that the Sydney…

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Parliament. Legislative Council. Tuesday, May 25

Evening News · Wednesday 26 May 1880 · page 3

The PRESIDENT took the chair at half-past 4 o'clock and reported that the Governor had [?] to the Sydney Corporation Act Am[?]dment Bill of 1879, the Lande Act Amendment Bill, the Me[?] Pressbytery Land Sale…

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New South Wales Parliament. Legislative Council. Tuesday, May 25

The Sydney Morning Herald · Wednesday 26 May 1880 · page 3

The PRESIDENT took the chair at twenty-nine minutes past 4 o'clock. MESSAGES FROM THE GOVERNOR. The PRESIDENT read messages from the Governor…

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Parliament. Legislative Council. Wednesday, May 26

The Sydney Daily Telegraph · Thursday 27 May 1880 · page 3
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The PRESIDENT took the chair at half-past 4 o'clock. CHURCH AND SCHOOL LANDS BILL. The Church and School Lands Dedication Bill was…

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New South Wales Parliament. Legislative Council. Wednesday, May 26

The Sydney Morning Herald · Thursday 27 May 1880 · page 3

The PRESIDENT took the chair at half past 4 o'clock. PAPERS. Sir JOHN ROBERTSON laid on the table an abstract of Crown lands authorised to be dedicated to public…

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(Reuter's Telegrams) Re-election of the Home Secretary. London, May 25

The Sydney Morning Herald · Thursday 27 May 1880 · page 5

Sir William Vernon Harcourt, Secretary of State for the Home Department, who failed to obtain re-election for the city of Oxford, has been to-day elected for Derby, in lieu of Mr…

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Parliament. Legislative Council

Evening News · Friday 28 May 1880 · page 3

The PRESIDENT took the chair at half-pst 4 o'clock. ADJOURNMENT OF THE HOUSE. Sir, JOHN ROBERTSON moved that the House, at its arising, adjourn until Wednesday next. The motion was…

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Parliament. Legislative Council. Thursday, May 27

The Sydney Daily Telegraph · Friday 28 May 1880 · page 3

The PRESIDENT took the chair at half-past 4 o'clock. PAPERS. Sir JOHN ROBERTSON laid on the table a copy of the…

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Latest Telegrams. Opening of the South Australian Parliament

Evening News · Friday 28 May 1880 · page 2

ADELAIDE, Friday.—Parliament was opened at noon yesterday by his Excellency the Governor. The speech dealt with the improved prospects of the agricultural, pastoral, and…

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

The Sydney Morning Herald · Friday 28 May 1880 · page 2

The PRESIDENT took the chair at twenty-eight minutes past 4 o'clock. PAPERS. Sir JOHN ROBERTSON laid on the table a copy of an…

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Opening of the South Australian Parliament. by Electric Telegraph. Adelaide

The Sydney Daily Telegraph · Friday 28 May 1880 · page 3

Parliament was opened at noon to-day by his Excellency the Governor, who was attended by his aide-de-camp, Colonel Downes, and Captain Fergusson, deputy assistant Adjutant-general. The…

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OPENING of the South Australian Parliament. [By Telegraph.] (From Our Own Correspondent.) Adelaide

The Sydney Morning Herald · Friday 28 May 1880 · page 6

The last session of the ninth Parliament was opened by Sir William Jervois, at twelve o'clock to-day. The following is a precis of the Governor's speech:— " After congratulations to Parliament on the improved…

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