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Politics & elections, 1882

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Parliament of Victoria. [By Telegraph.] Melbourne

The Sydney Daily Telegraph · Friday 24 November 1882 · page 3

In the Assembly to-day the question of the eradication of diseased vines in the Geelong district was brought up. The Minister of Agriculture said that some vines had been left accidentally at…

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Opening of the Italian Parliament. Rome, Nov. 22

The Sydney Morning Herald · Friday 24 November 1882 · page 7

The session of the Italian Chambers was opened to-day by King Humbert in person. The speech from the Throne referred to the great necessity which existed in the country for…

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

The Sydney Morning Herald · Friday 24 November 1882 · page 7

In the Legislative Assembly, to-day, Mr. Young stated in reply to a question, that he had put on extra men in the Geeleng district, in order that phylloxera might be completely eradicated in the vineyards there,…

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The General Elections

Evening News · Friday 24 November 1882 · page 5

The chief matter of interest yesterday was the publication of a proclamation extraordinary dissolving I Parliament, and later on the issue of the writs for the , new elections. As indicated in our yesterday's issue…

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Municipal Elections. Fitzroy Ward

Evening News · Friday 24 November 1882 · page 5

A very large meeting of the electors of Fitzroy Ward was held yesterday evening outside Johnston's Family Hotel, at the top of Oxford street, for the purpose of hearing Mr. P. J. M'Mahon, a candidate…

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The Candidates

The Sydney Morning Herald · Friday 24 November 1882 · page 5

The following candidates have already announced themselves:- For East Sydney: Sir Henry Parkes, the Hon. Dr. Renwick, Mr. G. H. Reid, Mr. Edmand Barton, Mr. G. N…

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Municipal Elections. Cook Ward

The Sydney Morning Herald · Friday 24 November 1882 · page 5

Mr. E. R. Parker, a candidate to represent Cook Ward in the Municipal Council, addressed the ratepayers last ovening from the balcony of the Braidwood Hotel, Foveauxstreet. There were about 300 persons present, the chairman…

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Sir Henry Parkes on Rushing the Elections. to the Editor of the Herald

The Sydney Morning Herald · Friday 24 November 1882 · page 5

Sir,—On the occasion of the dissolution of Parliament in 1882, during the Martin-Robertson Government, Sir Henry Parkes, on the platform, through the press, and in Parliament, not only denounced the dissolution itself, but he…

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The Municipal Election Canvass

The Sydney Daily Telegraph · Friday 24 November 1882 · page 3

A preliminary meeting of the electors of Phillip Ward favourable to the re-election of Mr. Alderman O'Connor was held last evening at Mr. P. R. Larkin's Prince of Wales Hotel Haymarket. The…

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The Italian Parliament

Australian Town and Country Journal · Saturday 25 November 1882 · page 12

ROME, November 22.—The session of the Italian Chambers opened to-day by King Hambert in person. The speech from the thro[?] referred to the great necessity which existed in…

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PARLIAMENT v. PRESS

The Sydney Mail and New South Wales Advertiser · Saturday 25 November 1882 · page 947

On Monday the representatives of Parliament and the members of the Press played their first cricket match on the Association Ground, Moore Park. The inauguration was in every way a success, the most kindly feeling prevailing…

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The Dissolution of Parliament

Freeman's Journal · Saturday 25 November 1882 · page 16

ON Tuesday a Government Gazette extraordinary proroguing Parliament until the 12th December was published. A meeting of the Executive Council was held on Monday, was adopted…

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The Political Situation. Parliament Dissolved

Australian Town and Country Journal · Saturday 25 November 1882 · page 14

IN our last issue we recorded the decisive defeat of the Government on the Land Bill by 10 votes, the numbers being 43 to 33. On the following morning Sir Henry Parkos proceeded by an early train to…

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

The Sydney Mail and New South Wales Advertiser · Saturday 25 November 1882 · page 951

Mr. W. H. SUTTOR moved for a return showing the numbers and ages of all scholars who have passed a satisfactory examination in the subjects prescribed for a fifth class in the Public schools in all cities and towns of the colony having a population…

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The General Elections. Mr. Barton for East Sydney

Evening News · Saturday 25 November 1882 · page 4

Last night Mr. Edmund Barton addressed a meeting of the electors of East Sydney at Keary's Hotel, William-street. He spoke from the window to a largo crowd in the street below…

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Election for Wigan

Evening News · Saturday 25 November 1882 · page 4

LONDON, November 24.—A writ has been issued to-day for the election of a member of Parliament for the borough, of Wigan…

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Election for Preston

Evening News · Saturday 25 November 1882 · page 4

LONDON, November 24.—The election of a member for Preston, in succession to the late Sir John Holker, took place, yesterday, and resulted in the return of Mr. Tomlinson, who defeated…

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The General Election

Freeman's Journal · Saturday 25 November 1882 · page 12

THE opportunity has at last been afforded (how anxiously watched and waited for many know full well) of sweeping away the system which has…

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Parliamentary Elections. East Sydney Election. Dr. Renwick's Meeting

The Sydney Morning Herald · Saturday 25 November 1882 · page 11

A public meeting of the friends and supporters of Dr. [?]enwick in his candidature for East Sydney was held at the Protestant Hall yesterday evening. Mr. Walter Bradley occupied the chair. On the platform were the Hon. Sir…

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Election for Preston. London, Nov. 24

The Sydney Morning Herald · Saturday 25 November 1882 · page 14

The election of a member for Preston in succession to the late Sir John Holker took place yesterday, and resulted in the return of Mr. Tomlinson, who defeated Mr. Sanbury,…

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