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Politics & elections, 1882

1,527 stories in Sydney's papers · page 51 of 77

Parliament. Legislative Council. "Wednesday, November 15

Evening News · Thursday 16 November 1882 · page 3

THE PRESIDENT took the chair at half-past 4 o'clock. In answer to Mr. Stewart, the POSTMASTER GENERAL stated that pupils undergo an examination…

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Parliament of Victoria. [By Telegraph.] Melbourne

The Sydney Daily Telegraph · Thursday 16 November 1882 · page 3

In the Council to-day, a long sitting was occupied in taking evidence of the engineer-in-chief, relative to the railway lines proposed in the Assembly. Further evidence is to be taken on Tuesday, to…

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Parliament of South Australia. [By Telegraph.] Adelaide

The Sydney Daily Telegraph · Thursday 16 November 1882 · page 3

In the Legislative Assembly to-day, the provision ill the Marine Hoard Act of last session, for the appointment of a tribunal to investigate cases of misconduct and casualty in connection…

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Parliament of New South Wales. Legislative Council. Wednesday, November 15

The Sydney Morning Herald · Thursday 16 November 1882 · page 4

The PRESIDENT took the chair at 28 minutes past 4. ANSWERS TO QUESTIONS. Mr. A. CAMPBELL (Postmaster-Generall), in reply to Mr. Stewart, said pupils underwent examinations before…

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Parliament of Victoria. [By Telegraph.] (From Our Own Correspondent.) Melbourne

The Sydney Morning Herald · Thursday 16 November 1882 · page 8

In the Legislative Council, tho Railways Temporary Advances Bill was read a second time, and passed through its remaining stages. Subsequently the House went into committee on the Railway…

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

The Sydney Morning Herald · Thursday 16 November 1882 · page 8

In the Legislative Council, the Life Assurance Companies' Bill was taken through committee, read a third time, and passed. The Northern Torntory Crown Lands Bill was rend a second time, the third reading…

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Municipal Elections. Cook Ward

Evening News · Thursday 16 November 1882 · page 2

A largo number of the electors of this ward assembled in front of the Royal Hotel, corner of Campbell and Bourke streets, at the top of Oxford-street, last evening, to hear the views of Mr. David…

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The Municipal Election Canvass

The Sydney Daily Telegraph · Thursday 16 November 1882 · page 3

Mr. LEES (Macquarie Ward) addressed the ratepayers from the balcony of the Lord Loftus Hotel yesterday evening. Mr. F. Brakewell presided. Mr. Lees referred to tho investigation into…

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Parliament. Legislative Council. Thursday, November 16

The Sydney Daily Telegraph · Friday 17 November 1882 · page 3

THE PRESIDENT took the chair at half-past 4 o'clock, PUBLIC SCHOOLS. Mr. W. H. SUTTOR moved for a return showing…

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Parliament of Victoria. [By Telegraph.] Melbourne

The Sydney Daily Telegraph · Friday 17 November 1882 · page 3

Sir Bryan O'Loghlen, in the Assembly to-day, announced that, in deference to the wish of a number of members, the Government intended to divide the Loan Redemption Bill into three parts,…

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Parliament of South Australia. [By Telegraph.]adelaide

The Sydney Daily Telegraph · Friday 17 November 1882 · page 3

Both Houses have agreed to the motion affirming the desirableness of holding an International Exhibition in Adelaide in 1886. in the Assembly it met a warm reception, the Chief Secretary…

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Parliament of New South Wales. Legislative Council. Thursday, November 16

The Sydney Morning Herald · Friday 17 November 1882 · page 4

The PRESIDENT took the chair at half-past 4. PAPERS. Mr. A CAMPBELL (Postmaster-General) laid upon the table a return showing the strength and distribution of…

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Parliament of Victoria. [By Telegraph.] (From Our Own Correspondent.) Melbourne

The Sydney Morning Herald · Friday 17 November 1882 · page 8

In the Assembly to-day, Sir B. O'Loghlen, immediately the House met, announced that Ministers, having given serious consideration to the views expressed by hon. members in regard to the Loan…

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

The Sydney Morning Herald · Friday 17 November 1882 · page 8

In the Legislative Council to-day, the House passed a motion in favour of an Adelaide Exhibition, after a short debate, without division. After passing the exhibition motion, a motion was considered for a Loan…

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Municipal Elections. Cook Ward

Evening News · Friday 17 November 1882 · page 3

A very large and influential meeting of the friends and supporters of Alderman John Davies, M.L.A., was held yesterday evening at Freeman's Hotel, Bourke-street, far the purpose of hearing that…

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Municipal Elections. Fitzroy Ward

The Sydney Morning Herald · Friday 17 November 1882 · page 5

Mr. P.M'Malion, who ia opposing Mr. J. Poole in the contest for the representation of Fitzroy Ward in the City Council, addressed an open-air meeting last night from the balcony of Punch's Hotel, William-street. Mr. J. R…

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The Municipal Election Canvass

The Sydney Daily Telegraph · Friday 17 November 1882 · page 3

Mr. J. M'Mahon (Fitzroy Ward) addressed a crowded assemblage from the balcony of Punch's Hotel, William-street, yesterday, Mr. J. P. Street,yesterday, Mr. J. P. Street presiding…

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Parliament. Tuesday. November 14

Freeman's Journal · Saturday 18 November 1882 · page 8

IN the Legislative Assembly, Sir JOHN ROBERTSON said, in reply to Mr. Jacob for Mr. Fergusson, that it was not the practice to employ surveyors exclusively in…

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Parliament of Victoria. Melbourne

The Sydney Mail and New South Wales Advertiser · Saturday 18 November 1882 · page 907

In the Legislative Council, to-day, the House went into committee on the Railway Construction Bill. Clauses 1 and 2, being formal, were passed. On clause 3, enumerating the lines proposed to be constructed, a…

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Parliament of South Australia. Adelaide

The Sydney Mail and New South Wales Advertiser · Saturday 18 November 1882 · page 907

In the Legislative Council, the Commissioner of Public Works said that the Government had paid nothing to Victoria for the destruction of the phylloxera. The compact existed by virtue of a resolution passed at…

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