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Politics & elections, 1882

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East Sydney Election. the Polling—this Day

Evening News · Thursday 30 November 1882 · page 5

The polling for the election of four members for East Sydney commenced at 8 o'clock this morning The hustings in Hyde Park served as a polling - booth, which, as usual, was…

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Prorogation of Parliament

Evening News · Thursday 30 November 1882 · page 4

LONDON, November 28.—Parliament will be formally prorogued on Friday until February, when it will meet again…

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Prorogation of Parliament. London, Nov. 28

The Sydney Morning Herald · Thursday 30 November 1882 · page 9

Parliament will be formally prorogued on Friday until February, when it will again meet…

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Prorogation of Parliament. London, November 28. Evening

The Sydney Daily Telegraph · Thursday 30 November 1882 · page 5

Parliament will be formally prorogued on Friday until February, when it will again meet…

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Parliament of Victoria. [By Telegraph.] Melbourne

The Sydney Daily Telegraph · Thursday 30 November 1882 · page 5

In the Legislative Assembly to-day, Mr. Berry resumed the debate on the second reading of the Land Bill. He contended, that instead of alienting any more land, selection should be put a stop…

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

The Sydney Morning Herald · Thursday 30 November 1882 · page 10

In the Assembly to-day, Mr. Berry aBked the Treasurer whether he had received a telegram from the Agent-General, explaining the reason of the failure of the South Australian Loan. Sir Bryan O'Loghlen…

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Latest Intelligence. [By Electric Telegraph.] Our Special Telegram. (From Our Own Corrispondent.) the Imperial Parliament. London, Nov. 28

The Sydney Morning Herald · Thursday 30 November 1882 · page 9

It is understood that the Government has abandoned the intention of a January session of Parliament…

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Cambridge University Election

Evening News · Thursday 30 November 1882 · page 4

LONDON, November 29.—As was expected, the complete returns of the polling for Cambridge University election show a large majority for the Hon. Cecil Raikes. :…

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South Sydney Nomination. Speeches of the Candidates

Evening News · Thursday 30 November 1882 · page 3

Following is a report of the speeches of the various candidates at the nomination yesterday:— Mr. JOHN DAVIES was the first to come forward. He was received with a few cheers…

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Municipal Elections. Cook Ward

Evening News · Thursday 30 November 1882 · page 5

The friends and supporters of Mr. E. R. Parker, who is contesting the vacant seat for Cook Ward in the Municipal Council, held two meetings on Tuesday—one at the Comet Hotel, corner of Albion and…

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Cook Ward Election. Attempted Bribery

Evening News · Thursday 30 November 1882 · page 4

LAST night, between 12 and 1 o'clock. Mr. E. R. Parker was waited upon by Mr. O. Day, who offered to pay Mr. Parker's expenses and give him £100 if he would retire from the contest for Cook Ward in…

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Electioneering Addresses. West Sydney

Evening News · Thursday 30 November 1882 · page 4

Mr. D. O'CONNOR.—Last night Mr. Daniel O'Connor, one of the candidates for West Sydney, addressad a very large meeting of the electors at the Masonic Hall, York-street. The large hall was…

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The Balmain Election

Evening News · Thursday 30 November 1882 · page 3

Considerable surprise was created at the nomination yesterday at the School of Arts by the appearance of no less than 17 policemen, who arrived from Sydney to strengthen the local force, probably in the…

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General Elections. General Items

Evening News · Thursday 30 November 1882 · page 5

Most of the candidates engaged in the city and suburban political campaign addressed meetings of electors last night, and in nearly every instance unanimous votes of confidence were passed. Among…

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Parliamentary Elections. Nomination for South Sydney

The Sydney Morning Herald · Thursday 30 November 1882 · page 5

The nomination of candidates for the representation of South Sydney in the Legislative Assembly took place yesterday at the hustings, Belmore Park, commencing at noon. About 2000 persons were present…

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Cambridge University Election. Londc[?], Nov. 29

The Sydney Morning Herald · Thursday 30 November 1882 · page 9

As was expected, tha completed returns of the polling for Cambridge University election show a large majority for the Hon. Cecil Raikes…

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[By Telegraph.] the Goulbun Election

The Sydney Daily Telegraph · Thursday 30 November 1882 · page 5

Goulburn, Wednesday. -- The nomination for Goulburn took place at noon to-day. Mr. Wm. Teece was the only member nominated. In the course of his remarks he justified the dissolution,…

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The General Elections. to the Editor of the Sydney Daily Telegraph

The Sydney Daily Telegraph · Thursday 30 November 1882 · page 5

Sir, -- With your permission, I should like to say word on the above subject. Its importance is in only excuse for troubling you. A grave responsibility rests upon the electors, both of town and…

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The General Elections. Mr. O'connor at the Temperance Hall

The Sydney Daily Telegraph · Thursday 30 November 1882 · page 5

Mr. D. O'Connor, a candidate for West Sydney, addressed a crowded meeting at the Temperance Hall last night. Mr. William Robertson occupied the chair, and there were also present on the…

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The Cambridge University Election. London, November 29

The Sydney Daily Telegraph · Thursday 30 November 1882 · page 5

As expected, the complete returns of the polling for the Cambridge University election show a large majority for the lion. Cecil Rajkes…

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