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Politics & elections, 1882

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A Westminster Election

Australian Town and Country Journal · Saturday 8 April 1882 · page 38

TIME was when a Westminster election was regarded as the one test of public opinion in the south of England, as that of Yorkshire was in the north. Westminster was almost the only…

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Election for East Cornwall

Australian Town and Country Journal · Saturday 8 April 1882 · page 9

LONDON, April 2.—The election yesterday for East Cornwall resulted in the return of Mr. Auckland, Liberal candidate, by a majority of 200 votes…

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Election of a Transit Commissioner

The Sydney Morning Herald · Wednesday 12 April 1882 · page 7

A meeting of the several councils situate wholly or in part within the boundaries of the police district of Sydney, under the Municipalities Act of 1867, was held at noon today, in the Masonic Hall, for the purpose of electing a…

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Election of Churcuwardens

The Sydney Morning Herald · Friday 14 April 1882 · page 6

The following additional lists of churchwardens slectes last Easter Tuesday have been supplied to us:—St. Thomas', Balmain—Clergyman's warden, Mr. F. R. Robinson; trustees' warden. Mr. W. A. Hutchinson…

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Election for Fitzroy Ward

Evening News · Saturday 15 April 1882 · page 4

Consequent upon the retirement of Mr. Edward Hordern, whose state of health imperatively demands a perfect rest from active duties for some time, from the representation of this ward in the City Council,…

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Northampton Election

Evening News · Saturday 15 April 1882 · page 6

Mr. Bradlangh was again returned for Northampton having polled 3796 votes as against 3638 given to Mr. Corbett, the Conservative candidate a majority of 108. At the election. in April last…

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The Meath Election. Election of Michael Davitt

Freeman's Journal · Saturday 15 April 1882 · page 5

Michael Davitt has succeeded to the vacancy in the Irish representation, caused by the resignation of Mr. A. M. Sullivan, and "Royal Meath" has in consequence again…

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Election of Churchwardens

The Sydney Morning Herald · Saturday 15 April 1882 · page 6

We have received the following additional results of the Easter Tuesday elections of churchwardens:—St. James's, Sydney: Trustees' warden, Mr. W. Day; people's warden, Mr. S. Baylis; clergyman's warden, Mr. W. E. Kemp…

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The Northampton Election

The Sydney Morning Herald · Saturday 15 April 1882 · page 9

Mr. Bradlaugh was again returned for Northampton, having polled 3796 votes as against 3688 given to Mr. Corbett, the Conservarive candidate—a majority of 108. At the election in April last the numbers were 3437 and 3305…

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City Council Election

Evening News · Monday 17 April 1882 · page 2

RETURN OF MR. JOHN MELHONE, M.P. THE time for receiving nominations for filling the aldermanic vacancy in Fitzroy ward, caused by the resignation of Mr. Edward Hordern through…

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Election for Meath

Evening News · Monday 17 April 1882 · page 2

LONDON, April 15. Owing to the disqualification of Michael Davitt as member for Meath in the House of Commons, a fresh election was held yesterday…

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Election of Churchwardens

The Sydney Morning Herald · Monday 17 April 1882 · page 3

The following additional returns of the election of church-wardens on Easter Tuesday have been sent for publication:—St. Mark's, Picton: People's wardens—Mr. G. Webster, Mr. G. Bradbury; clergyman's warden—Mr. T…

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Election for Meath London, April 15

The Sydney Morning Herald · Monday 17 April 1882 · page 5

Owing to the disqualification of Michael Davitt, as member for Meath in the House of Commons, a fresh election was held yesterday. Mr. Shiel, a Parnellite, was returned…

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The Canadian Parliament

Evening News · Tuesday 18 April 1882 · page 2

LONDON April l4.-The Canadian Parliament have rejected a motion favourable to the proposals of Mr. Nonsell, the great speculator, withrepect to the North-western…

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Election of Churchwardens

The Sydney Morning Herald · Tuesday 18 April 1882 · page 6

The following elections of churchwardens have taken place:—St. Stephen's, South Kurrajong—People's wardens, Messrs. G. A. Cleeve and John D[?]ston, jun.; elergyman's warden, Mr. W. H. Bowman. St. Philip's, North…

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Election of Mr. J. M'elhone for Fitzroy Ward

The Sydney Daily Telegraph · Tuesday 18 April 1882 · page 3

Mr. John M'Zlhone, M.L.A., was yesterday elected unopposed as an alderman for Fitzroy Ward in the Sydney Municipal Council, rice Alderman Hordern, resigned…

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Geelong Election. MELBOURNE

Evening News · Wednesday 19 April 1882 · page 5

The polling for the Geelong election took place yesterday, when Mr. Connor (Constitutionalist) was returned by a large majority. Mr. C. E. Jones was second, being ahead of Mr…

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Geelong (Vic.) Election. [By Electric Telegraph.] Melbourne

The Sydney Daily Telegraph · Wednesday 19 April 1882 · page 3

The Geelong election took place to-day, and resulted in a victory for the Conservative candidate, Mr. Connor, by a large majority. The numbers were:-- Mr. A. Connor, 1337; Mr. C. E…

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The Expenses at Parliamentary Elections

Evening News · Thursday 20 April 1882 · page 2

LONDON, April 19.—A bill has been introduced in the House of Commons for regulating elections in the United Kingdom. Under this measure the necessary expenses…

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The Victorian Parliament Houses

The Sydney Daily Telegraph · Friday 21 April 1882 · page 3

Shortly after the close of last session the Parliament Houses in Melbourne, says the Argus, were handed over to a body of painters and decorators. Their work is now nearing completion, and when…

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