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Politics & elections, 1881

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To-nigrht's Parliament

Evening News · Friday 22 July 1881 · page 3

This being Friday evening, private business will take precedence, and there is plenty of it on the paper. There are three motions for the production of papers, &c., and one for referring a private Bill s…

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Parliament. Legislative Council. Thursday, July 21

Evening News · Friday 22 July 1881 · page 3

The President entered the Chamber at half-past 4 o'clock, bat as there were only 15 members present, and 16 are required to form a quorum, fae adjourned the Council until Wednesday next, the 27th…

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Parliament of New South Wales. Legislative Council. Thursday, July 21

The Sydney Morning Herald · Friday 22 July 1881 · page 2

The PRESIDENT took the chair at 4.30 p.m. There not being a quorum (16 members) present, the House stood adjourned at 4.33 p.m. till 4 p.m. on Wednesday next…

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Parliament. Legislative Assembly. Thursday, July 21. The SPEAKER took the chair at 4.30 o'clock. PAPERS

The Sydney Daily Telegraph · Friday 22 July 1881 · page 3

The following papers were laid on the table and ordered to be printed; Copy of the communication between the New South Wales and South Australian Governments with regard to the Murray River…

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PARLIAMENT Political Chit-Chat

The Sydney Mail and New South Wales Advertiser · Saturday 23 July 1881 · page 170

Both Houses have now settled down to business in a manner that promises a fruitful session, and the probability is that the present year will not close without several important measures being placed upon…

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Parliament. Tuesday, July 19

Freeman's Journal · Saturday 23 July 1881 · page 9

In the Legislative Assembly, Mr. HOSKINS, in reply to Mr. Reid, said that about 80,000 acress had been applied for within the past twelve months to be put up for sale at…

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Parliament. Legislative Assembly. Friday, July 22

The Sydney Daily Telegraph · Saturday 23 July 1881 · page 7

The SPEAKER took the chair at 4.30 o'clock. THE WENTWORTH ELECTORATE. Mr. HOSKINS, in answer to Mr. Brodribb, said that a return of moneys received from the Wentworth…

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Opening of the Parliament of Tasmania. HOBART

The Sydney Mail and New South Wales Advertiser · Saturday 23 July 1881 · page 167

Parliament was opened at noon to-day. There was a large attendance outside, and the Council Chamber was crowded. The speech referred to General Lefroy's reception throughout the colony, the necessity for…

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New South Wales Parliament. Legislative Assembly. Friday, July 14

Australian Town and Country Journal · Saturday 23 July 1881 · page 8

The SPEAKER took the chair at half past 4 o'clock. OFFICIAL INFORMATION. Mr. WATSON, in reply to Mr. Young, stated the…

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New Bills Before Parliament. Width of Streets and Lanes Bill

Australian Town and Country Journal · Saturday 23 July 1881 · page 31

THE following is the text of the Bill to regulate the width of streets and lanes in New Sonth Wales, introdnced in the Assembly, by Mr. G. R. Reid, member for East Sydney:—…

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Parliament of New South Wales. Legislative Assembly. Friday, July 22

The Sydney Morning Herald · Saturday 23 July 1881 · page 3

The SPEAKER took the chair at half-past 4 o'clock REPLIES TO QUESTIONS. Mr. HOSKINS, in reply to Mr. Brodribb sail he would furnish a return of all moneys received from the…

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Parliament. Legislative Assembly. Friday, July 22. The SPEAKER took the chair at half-past 4 o'clook. Official Information

Evening News · Saturday 23 July 1881 · page 5

Mr. HOSKINS, in reply to Mr. Brodribb, stated that a return of moneys received from the Went-worth electorate for the sale of land by auction and all other sources would be furnished…

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The Ministerial Elections in Victoria. [By Telegraph.] (From Our Own Correspondent.) Melbourne

The Sydney Morning Herald · Saturday 23 July 1881 · page 5

Dr. Dobson, who has accepted the position of Solicitor-General in the new Ministry, has been returned to the Upper House without opposition. The canvass in each of the contested elections is proceeding vigorously, but…

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Election Bribery

Australian Town and Country Journal · Saturday 23 July 1881 · page 10

LONDON, July 13.—A Tory agent has been found guilty of bribery at an election, and sentenced to four months' imprisonment…

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The Senatorial Election

Evening News · Monday 25 July 1881 · page 2

LONDON, July 24.—The election of a member of the United States Senate, rendered necessary through the resignation of Mr. Roscoe Conkling, has taken place…

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Parliament of New South Wales. Legislative Assembly. Tuesday, July 26

The Sydney Morning Herald · Wednesday 27 July 1881 · page 3

The SPEAKER took the chair at 4.30 p.m. ANSWEERN TO QUESTIONS. Mr. HOSKINS, in replay to Mr. Combes for Mr. Reid, gave the total number and area of conditional purchases…

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Parliament. Legislative Assembly. Tuesday. July 26. The SPEAKER took the chair at 4.30 o'clock. Returns of Selections

The Sydney Daily Telegraph · Wednesday 27 July 1881 · page 3

Mr. HOSKINS, in reply to Mr. Reid, furnished returns of the number and area of the selections held in the names of the original selectors in the district of Wagga Wagga, Cooma, Bombala, Forbes…

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Parliament. Legislative Assembly. Tuesday, July 26. The SPEAKER took the chair at half past 4 o'clock. Official Information

Evening News · Wednesday 27 July 1881 · page 3

Mr. HOSKINS in reply to Mr. Combes for Mr. Reid stated that the total number of acres of conditional purchases taken up at the crown and agent's office, Wagga Wagga from 1875 to 1830, both years…

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Victoria Ministerial Elections. [By Electric Telegraph.] Melbourne

The Sydney Daily Telegraph · Wednesday 27 July 1881 · page 3

The West Rourke election took place to-day. Sir Bryan O'Loghlen has been returned for West Bourke by a majority of 91, The votes polled were--O'Loghlen, 1540; Reid, 1449…

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To-night's Parliament

Evening News · Thursday 28 July 1881 · page 3

Although the third reading of the Influx of Chinese Restriction Bill is set down for this evening the premier said last night he did not purpose going on with it until time for consideration was given. In…

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