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Politics & elections, 1881

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Prorogation of Parliament

Australian Town and Country Journal · Saturday 24 December 1881 · page 11

THE second session of the tenth Parliament of New South Wales was prorogued last Tuesday, by his Excelleney the Governor. Shortly before noon guard of honour, consisting of a detachment of the…

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PARLIAMENT Political Chit-Chat

The Sydney Mail and New South Wales Advertiser · Saturday 24 December 1881 · page 1062

In the Assembly on Friday, the 16th instant, the Government business finished at an early hour, and then Mr. William Forster had an innings with his motions referring to his recall…

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Punch's Extract of Parliament

Sydney Punch · Saturday 24 December 1881 · page 3

ON Friday the Bill to appropriate cash Was brought to the House, And Piddington said the amount it embraced Was larger than ever before…

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Parliament. Monday, December 19

Freeman's Journal · Saturday 24 December 1881 · page 9

In the Legislative Assembly, Messages were received from his Excelloncy the Governor, announcing that he had given the Royal assent to the Licensing Bill, the Stipendiary…

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Parliament of Victoria. Melbourne

The Sydney Mail and New South Wales Advertiser · Saturday 24 December 1881 · page 1080

In the Legislative Council the Chinese Immigration Restriction Bill was passed, with a few immaterial amendments. The measure is practically the same as he one passed by the New South Wales Parliament…

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Yass Plains Election

Evening News · Saturday 24 December 1881 · page 4

Owing to the death of the gentleman name as returning officer for Yass Plains, a new writ has had to be issued for the election of a member to serve[?]lien of Mr. Fitzpatrick, deceased. It is all resp[?]…

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Northumberland Election

Evening News · Saturday 24 December 1881 · page 4

A writ has been issued for the election of a member to fill the scat in the electorate of Northumberland, rendered vacant by the resignation of Mr. W. Turner. The following are particulars :—Date of…

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Latest Telegrams. Victorian Parliament. MELBOURNE

Evening News · Monday 26 December 1881 · page 2

Both Houses of Parliament met at noon on Saturday, and other some formed business was transacted the Governor arrived. After assenting to certain measures passed during the…

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Prorogation of the Victorian Parliament. [By Electric Telegraph.] Melbourne

The Sydney Daily Telegraph · Monday 26 December 1881 · page 3

Parliament was p[?] to-day with the usual formalities. The Assembly met at noon. After several questions had been replied to, the premier paid a tribute of praise to Mr. Barker, Clerk of the…

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Prorogation of the Victorian Parliament. [By Telegraph.] (From Our Own Correspondent.) Melbourne

The Sydney Morning Herald · Monday 26 December 1881 · page 5

Both Houses of Parliament met shortly before noon. The attendance of members in the Council was very small, hardly a dozen being present. The members' benches were occupied by ladies. Some formal…

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The Late Convictions for Bribery at the Elections. London, Dec. 25

The Sydney Morning Herald · Monday 26 December 1881 · page 5

Forty-four petitions have been numerously signed in favour of the release of the candidates who were recently convicted of bribery, at the elections. Sir Vernon Harcourt,…

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Bribery at Elections

Evening News · Wednesday 28 December 1881 · page 4

LONDON, December 25.—A memorial signed by 44,000 persons has been presented to Sir William Harcourt, the Home Secretary, praying him to mitigate the sentences…

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East Macquarie Election

Evening News · Thursday 29 December 1881 · page 2

We understand that Mr. Sydney Smith will, probably, be a candidate for the representation of East Macquarie, rendered vacant by the translation of Mr. Webb to the Upper House. It will be…

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Important Notice! Extract of Parliament!

Sydney Punch · Saturday 31 December 1881 · page 7

Prepared in Castlereagh Street only--observe the Label--PUNCH'S own trade mark--none others are genuine. FACTORY CLOSED!! [Orders booked will be promptly executed on re-opening.]…

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Prorogation of the Victorian Parliament. Melbourne

The Sydney Mail and New South Wales Advertiser · Saturday 31 December 1881 · page 1128

Both Houses of Parliament met shortly before noon. The attendance of members in the Council was very small, hardly a dozen being present. The members' benches were occupied by ladies. Some formal…

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Victorian Parliament. [By Electric Telegraph.] Melbourne

Australian Town and Country Journal · Saturday 31 December 1881 · page 11

BOTH Houses of Parliament met at noon on saturday, and after some formal business was transacted the Governor arrived. After assenting to certain measures passed during the…

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Cable Messages. Bribery at Elections

Evening News · Saturday 31 December 1881 · page 4

LONDON, December 28.—A number of numerously-signed petitions hare been forwarded to Sir Wm. Harcourt, the Secretary of State for the Home Department…

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Parliamentary Elections

Evening News · Saturday 31 December 1881 · page 5

THE following arrangements have been made by Sir G. W. Allen, Speaker of the Legislative Assembly for the election of four members in the place of those who have been appointed to the Upper House:—…

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Germany. the Elections in Germany

Freeman's Journal · Saturday 31 December 1881 · page 6

From a Catholic point of view we have every reason to be satisfied with the result " of the election." This is the judgment (says the Universe) passed by our Berlin contemporary…

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Bribery at Elections

Australian Town and Country Journal · Saturday 31 December 1881 · page 10

LONDON, December 25—A memorial signed by 44,000 persons has been presented to Sir "William Harcourt, tbe Home Secretary, praying him to mitigate the sentences…

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