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Politics & elections, 1881

1,080 stories in Sydney's papers · page 36 of 54

Parliament. Legislative Assembly. Tuesday, October 18

The Sydney Daily Telegraph · Wednesday 19 October 1881 · page 3

The SPEAKER took the chair at half past 4 o' clock. DISCOVERY OF GOLD. Mr. SUTTOR a [?] G. A. Lloyd, said the sum of £500 was officers as [?] for the…

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Parliament of Victoria. [By Electric Telegraph.] Melbourne

The Sydney Daily Telegraph · Wednesday 19 October 1881 · page 3

When the Legislative Assembly met to-day, the progress report of the police Commission was laid on the table. The Royal Commission to enquire into the…

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The South Australian Parliament. [By Electric Telegraph.] Adelaide

The Sydney Daily Telegraph · Wednesday 19 October 1881 · page 3

In the Legislative Council to-day the Destitute Persons Relief Bill was read a second time. The second reading of the Educational Land Bill was carried, but in committee, clanse 5. the vital Dart…

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Parliament of New South Wales. Legislative Assembly. Tuesday, October 18

The Sydney Morning Herald · Wednesday 19 October 1881 · page 2

The SPEAKER took the chair at twenty-nine minutes past 4 o'clock. ANSWERS TO QUESTIONS. Mr. SUTTOR, in answer to Mr. Lloyd, said that £500…

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East Sydney Election. the Minister for Mines Returned Unopposed

Evening News · Wednesday 19 October 1881 · page 5

THE nomination of candidates for the seat in the Legislative Assembly for East Sydney, rendered vacant by the acceptance of the office of Minister for Mines by Dr. Renwick, took place this morning…

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Parliament. Legislative Council. Wednesday, October 19

Evening News · Thursday 20 October 1881 · page 3
Also in The Sydney Daily Telegraph

The PRESIDENT. entered the Chamber at half-past 4'o clock, and as there were only 12 members present, and 15 are necessary to form a quorum, he adjourned the Council until 4'o-clock on the…

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Parliament of Victoria. [By Electric Telegraph.] Melbourne

The Sydney Daily Telegraph · Thursday 20 October 1881 · page 3

In the Legislative Assembly to-day, the debate was resumed on the resolution by the Standing Order Committee, the operation of which is limited to one session—that no member be allowed to…

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Parliament of South Australia. [By Electric Telegraph.] Adelaide

The Sydney Daily Telegraph · Thursday 20 October 1881 · page 3

In the Legislative Assembly to-day, the Government stated that 204 applications had been received each for a square mile of land in tho neighbourhood of the reported tin discoveries…

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Parliament of New South Wales. Legislative Council. Wednesday, October 19

The Sydney Morning Herald · Thursday 20 October 1881 · page 2

The PRESIDENT took the chair at half-past 1, and, there not being a quoram present, the House stood adjourned until 4 p.m. the following day(Thursday). The following members were present:—Sir John…

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The Newtown Election

Evening News · Thursday 20 October 1881 · page 3

In connection with the acceptance of office in the Government by Mr. W. J. Fester, and the necessity for that gentleman to present himself to his constituents for re-election, a preliminary meeting of the…

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East Sydney Election

The Sydney Morning Herald · Thursday 20 October 1881 · page 3

The nomination and re-election of the Hon. Arthur Renwick, whose seat as a member for East Sydney became vacant by reason of his acceptance of the office of Minister for Mines, took place at the hustings, Hvde Park, at noon,…

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Election of the Minister for Mixes

The Sydney Daily Telegraph · Thursday 20 October 1881 · page 3

At noon yesterday, at the hustings in Hyde Park. Dr. Renwick, the newly appointed Minister for Mines, was re-elected unopposed to his seat in the representation of East Sydney, which had been…

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Parliament. Legislative Council. Thursday, October 20

Evening News · Friday 21 October 1881 · page 3
Also in The Sydney Daily Telegraph

The PRESIDENT took the chair at half-past 4 o'clock. RESIGNATION OF SIR GEORGE INNES. The PRESIDENT announced that he had received…

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Parliament of Victoria. [By Electric Telegraph.] Melbourne

The Sydney Daily Telegraph · Friday 21 October 1881 · page 3

When the Legislative Assembly met this afternoon, Mr. Fincham drew the attention of the House to the fact that Mr. M'Mahon had insulted him crossly, in his capacity as member of the…

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Parliament of South Australia. [By Electric Telegraph.] Adelaide

The Sydney Daily Telegraph · Friday 21 October 1881 · page 3

In the Legislative Assembly to-day, the Bill to amend the Probate and Succession Duties Act was read a first time. It provides a now method of assessment, by which, it is hoped, the duties will be…

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Parliament of New South Wales. Legislative Council. Thursday, October 20

The Sydney Morning Herald · Friday 21 October 1881 · page 2

The PRESIDENT took the chair at 28 minutes past 4. SIR GEORGE INNES. The PRESIDENT informed the House that he had received a letter from his Excellency the Governor intimating…

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

The Sydney Morning Herald · Friday 21 October 1881 · page 5

In the Assembly to-day the Chief Secretary stated that an amount had been placed on the Estimates for additions to the Port Augusta Hospital, and the work would be proceeded with. The wharf at Port Augusta…

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PARLIAMENT Political Chit-Chat

The Sydney Mail and New South Wales Advertiser · Saturday 22 October 1881 · page 706

The appointment of Dr. Renwick to the vacancy in the Cabinet came as a great surprise to many of the hon. gentleman's fellow-members, partly became it was generally anticipated that the Milburn…

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